Pea And Bean Salad With Shaved Pecorino Cheese Recipes

SALAD OF BEANS, PEAS, AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to a boil, then salt it lightly. Cook the beans in this, drain them, then rinse in cold water. Put more water on and cook the peas. Drain them and mix with the beans. Both peas and beans will need barely more than a couple of minutes if they are small and sweet. Make the dressing by dissolving a good pinch of salt in the juice of the lemon, then using a fork to beat in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a grinding of black pepper (alternatively put all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake). Toast the slices of bread on both sides and tear them into short pieces. Drizzle a little olive oil onto each one, then shake over a light dusting of sea salt. Toss the salad leaves and mint in the dressing, then add the peas, beans, and pecorino shavings. Tuck in the toasted ciabatta and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• To blanch the peas, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and set up a large bowl of well-salted ice water. Toss the peas into the boiling water, let the water return to a boil and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain the peas and immediately plunge them into the ice water. When the peas are cold, drain them and lay on paper towels to dry. Cut in half lengthwise and reserve.
• Coat a medium saute pan with olive oil and add the garlic and red pepper; bring the pan to medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and ditch it - it has fulfilled its garlic destiny! Add the prosciutto to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy, then add the vinegar. Turn off the heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula, snap peas and onion along with the prosciutto and any juices from the pan; toss well. Add the pecorino and mint and taste it. Season with salt if needed and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH CALABRIAN PEPPER AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Heat the grapeseed or other oil in a small sauté pan over low heat. When oil begins to shimmer add the garlic, shallot, Calabrian peppers, lemon zest and thyme. Gently cook for 1 minute, stirring. Remove from heat and transfer to a small mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
• Make the salad: Wash the snap peas and remove the tough string that runs along the interior curve of the pea. Julienne the peas lengthwise, about 1/4-inch thick. Put the peas, fennel, 2 tablespoons of the dressing and the salt in a bowl and mix to coat the peas. To serve, sprinkle the mint over the top, drizzle on 1 tablespoon of the dressing and sprinkle the shaved pecorino.

GREEN PEA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix sweet peas, eggs, Cheddar cheese cubes, mayonnaise, and onion together in a bowl until ingredients are coated in mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

PEA 'N' CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish and seasonings. Stir into pea mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

PECORINO AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but not brown, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rosemary. Set aside.
• Combine the edamame beans, cannellini beans, cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the garlic mixture and toss well until all the ingredients are coated.

PECORINO AND BEAN SALAD - FROM GIADA AT HOME

Steps:

• In a small, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but not brown, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rosemary. Set aside.
• Combine the edamame beans, cannellini beans, cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the garlic mixture and toss well until all the ingredients are coated.

PEA AND BEAN SALAD WITH SHAVED PECORINO CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook edamame in boiling salted water about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon, plunge in cold water and drain. Add peas to the boiling water and cook about 4 minutes, repeating draining process. Repeat with lima beans, cooking about 5 minutes.
• Combine lemon zest, juice and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place peas and beans in a medium bowl and toss with vinaigrette. Top with pecorino and additional mint if desired.

FAVA BEANS WITH PECORINO

Steps:

• If using fresh fava beans, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water (do not cook frozen beans). Drain and peel beans.
• Toss beans, oil, vinegar, and Pecorino in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 1 day ahead (add cheese just before serving). Cover and chill.

PEA AND LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH FARRO AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Cook farro in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 25-35 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet; let cool.
• Whisk garlic, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Add farro, peas, and lettuce to bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Add pea shoots and toss just until coated. Serve topped with Pecorino.