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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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By kackykay
Houston, Texas
on June 19, 2011
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This is an excellent recipe. The fresh flavors brought together are delicious. I have prepared this recipe many times. The second time I used Edamame beans with an 8 ounce frozen bag. It was so wonderful that I decided to serve it as a cold dish standing alone. No bread, no ricotta. This is a wonderful everyday salad AND great for company. It made it into my "keeper" box.
By pokano_2166348
seattle, WA
on July 07, 2010
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I needed an easy fresh pea salad so, I didn't do the bread and ricotta. I cut the amount of garlic and herbs a bit on the theory that the large amount was there to offset the bread and cheese The resulting salad was very good. I'd make it again.
By mandiwerner_603695
Atlanta, GA
on December 14, 2009
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this was so easy and so good. had a huge dinner party and everyone was so impressed. very refreshing with the other warm and heavier apps i served. the recipe calls for fresh peas but i used frozen and it worked. alos i couldn't find any good focacia so i just used an italian loaf and that was good too. had to email the recipe to two people today already!
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