Sweet Pea Salad and Ricotta Cheese Crostini

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Grill It Good

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 16 min

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh sweet peas
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
Olive oil, for brushing
1 loaf focaccia bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch thin squares
1 cup ricotta cheese

Directions

Preheat grill to medium.

In a large bowl, add peas, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, mint, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set aside.

Brush focaccia squares with remaining oil. Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until well marked. Remove from the grill to a serving platter. Spread ricotta cheese on each square and top with sweet pea salad.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Sweet Pea Salad and Ricotta Cheese Crostini
karen bastrop t, TX 08-10-2009
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the wonder pea
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

o.k. no joke. i have been married to a 6th generation texan for 18years. The man would not look at peas much less eat... them,,,B.B.Q. coming out of his ears,,And Dont get me started on pinto beans. BEans. Read more
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Angie Toluca Lake, CA 07-21-2009
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So yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was such an easy recipe and so full of flavor. Will definitely make again and again. I used a french baguette instead... of focaccia. Everyone loved it and we finished it off between four of us.Read more
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Olatundun Conyers, GA 07-20-2009
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Wonderful Recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After watching your show on 07/19/2009, I immediately went to the grocery store to get the ingredients. I never liked peas,... but after preparing your recipe; I will eat peas more. The additional ingredients changed my experience from the usual boring peas to an appetizing and inviting tasting peas and quite simple and easy to make. I will definitely prepare it again next weekend for my guests. This is a cocktail snack keeper! Thank you, Mr. McCargo Jr. Read more
recipe Sweet Pea Salad and Ricotta Cheese Crostini
Regina Peoria, AZ 07-20-2009
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Yummy Crostini
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a yummy & delicious idea for crostini. Good call Big Daddy!