Snap Pea, Feta And Chili Salad

Simple and Refreshing for Spring

Posted by Dorcas

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Fresh, herby, tart and slightly spicy, this salad is perfect for the warmer days of Spring.

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You Will Need (11 things)

  • 2 cup snap Peas
  • 1 small fresh red Chile
  • ⅓ cup crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 6 or 7 Boston or Butter Lettuce leaves (larger, outer leaves)
  • ⅓ Fresh Mint , enough leaves to make 1 teaspoon when roughly chopped
  • Fresh Tarragon , 1 sprig, leaves torn off
  • 1 tsp black Sesame Seeds , plus more
  • 2 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 small fresh Banana Pepper

Steps (3 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut snap peas on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the red chile. Cut banana pepper lengthwise then again crosswise into thin pieces, about 1/8-inch each (if using). Roughly chop mint and tear or cut tarragon into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt to taste, keeping in mind hat the feta will add saltiness as well. Just a small pinch was enough for me.

    Add torn lettuce pieces to the snap peas and peppers. Drizzle dressing over the veggies and scatter sesame seeds and then the feta. Add a grind or two of fresh black pepper. Toss salad gently but thoroughly with your hands or with tongs. Make sure all of the vegetables are coated with a bit of the dressing.

  3. 3

    Serve in a big salad bowl or on individual plates. Scatter a pinch more of the sesame seeds over the salad before serving. Eat immediately.