So when the heat gets too much, get in that kitchen, and try a recipe that uses cold, thawed peas.
If we can’t take the heat, they say, we’re supposed to stay out of the kitchen. Whoever said that clearly didn’t like cooking or eating, or whipping up something delicious. So let’s change that instruction to: “If you can’t take the heat, leave the oven off and make spectacular summer salads.”
The good news is that good old peas make a great salad when they meet other chilled veggies and a bit of cheese.
So when the heat gets too much, get in that kitchen, and try a recipe that uses cold, thawed peas.
How about this gem: (adapted from foodnetwork.com)
English Baby Spinach, Frozen Pea and Feta Cheese Salad
You’ll need:
2 large handfuls of baby spinach – removing stalks or wilted bits and then give it a really good wash (nobody likes gritty spinach). Spin dry, and add to a salad bowl with 2 smaller handfuls of frozen peas. (First thaw these by immersing them in hot water for a couple of minutes.)
Dress the salad just before serving, with olive oil and lemon juice dressing, and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top. For extra crunch, you can add croutons or roasted sunflower seeds.
