Lady Pea Salad

June 26, 2017

You can substitute any peas for the Lady peas in this summer salad courtesy of Teresa Blackburn.

Ingredients

2 cupsfresh lady peas

1 Tbsbutter

salt

black pepper

3 Tbsolive oil, plus extra for drizzling

thick crusty bread slices cut into croutons

2 cupscherry tomatoes, halved

1cucumber cut into pieces

fresh basil leaves, torn

Preparation

1. Combine Lady peas, butter, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook about 15 minutes, or until most of water is absorbed and peas are tender. Drain if needed.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add pieces of bread to skillet, toss well. Cook until browned & crispy. Remove from skillet. Set aside. Scatter tomatoes, cucumbers and basil on a plate. Top with Lady peas and croutons. Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and pepper.