Fresh Spring Pea Burrata Salad with Easy Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
A quick and easy salad featuring fresh spring peas and creamy burrata, dressed with a bright lemon mint vinaigrette. Perfect for spring and summer as a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh shelled spring peas (or thawed frozen peas)
- 1 ball (about 8 ounces or 225 grams) burrata cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- Salt to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: toasted pine nuts or sliced radishes for garnish
Instructions
- Shell about 2 cups of fresh peas to yield roughly 1 ½ cups shelled peas. Rinse under cold water and drain well. If using frozen peas, thaw and drain thoroughly.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon honey, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint until emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the peas with about two-thirds of the vinaigrette until lightly coated.
- Transfer the dressed peas to a serving platter or individual plates. Tear the burrata into large chunks and arrange over the peas. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the burrata.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt and fresh black pepper over the top. Add toasted pine nuts or sliced radishes if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
Do not overdress the peas to avoid sogginess. Add burrata just before serving to keep it creamy. Fresh lemon juice and finely chopped mint enhance flavor. Optional blanch peas for 30 seconds if a softer texture is preferred, then shock in ice water to keep color bright. Store peas and vinaigrette separately from burrata if preparing ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
Keywords: spring pea salad, burrata salad, lemon mint vinaigrette, fresh peas, easy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad, summer salad