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Crispy Pea Fritter Salad

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.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 cup sugar snap peas trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Fritters and Salad:

  • 1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 cups spring mixed greens
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Persian cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 4 ounces burrata cheese torn into pieces
  • 4 ounces prosciutto

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!

Notes

Adapted from Eating Well Magazine.
Author: The Candid Appetite