This Crispy Pea Fritter Salad from Eating Well Magazine is the perfect spring lunch or light dinner! It's hearty without all of the guilt.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Jonathan Melendez
Equipment
Bowls
Potato masher
Nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Dressing:
1cupsugar snap peastrimmed and thinly sliced
3/4cuplow-fat plain Greek yogurt
2tablespoonschopped fresh dill
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1/4teaspoonKosher salt
1/4teaspooncoarse black pepper
Fritters and Salad:
10ouncesfrozen peasthawed
2large eggs lightly beaten
3/4cupPanko breadcrumbs
1/4cupall-purpose flour
2tablespoonschopped fresh mint
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
1garlic clove grated
1/4teaspoonKosher salt
1/4teaspooncoarse black pepper
1/4cupolive oil
8cupsspring mixed greens
1cupthinly sliced radishes
1cupthinly sliced Persian cucumbers
1/4cupfresh mint leaves
1/4cupfresh parsley leaves
2tablespoonschopped chives
4ouncesburrata cheesetorn into pieces
4ouncesprosciutto
Instructions
To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, stir together the snap peas, yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper until evenly combined. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Wrap in plastic and store in the fridge until ready to use. This can be made up to 4 days in advance.
To make the fritters, coarsely mash the thawed peas in a medium bowl. Stir in the eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, chopped mint, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup teaspoon black pepper.
Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Scoop up 1/4 cup of the pea mixture and shape into 3-inch wide fritters. Carefully transfer the fritters to the hot skillet, about 2 to 3 at a time. Cook until crispy, adjusting heat if necessary, to prevent burning, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fritters to a wire rack set over a baking sheet, and sprinkle with coarse salt. Repeat with the remaining pea mixture.
To assemble the salad, in a very large bowl, combine greens, radishes, cucumbers, mint leaves, parsley leaves, and chives. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss to combine. Divide among plates and top with fritters, burrata, and prosciutto. Serve immediately with more dressing on the side for serving and enjoy!