Fresh Spring Peas with Chives and Minty “Ranch” Dressing

Servings: 4

Author:

Side Dish Salad

Winter

mint pea chives

Instructions

1 Combine the first eight ingredients in a blender and blend on low. Slowly add
the oil, then turn the blender to high and blend until the mint is fully
pureed—resulting in a beautiful, creamy, bright-green dressing.
2 To shell the peas, snap off the stem hat, zip the string down the side to open
the pod and pop out the sweet green orbs.
3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then blanch the peas for 2
to 3 minutes. Drain and immerse in a cold-water bath.
4 To serve warm, return the peas to the pot on low heat and dry them out a bit.
Toss with the dressing and chopped chives.
5 To serve cold, skip the reheating stage and toss the drained peas with the
dressing and chives.