Pea and Bean Salad With Shaved Pecorino Cheese

Name: Pea and Bean Salad With Shaved Pecorino Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh edamame or 1 cup frozen edamame; 1 cup fresh lima beans or 1 cup frozen lima beans; 1 cup fresh green peas or 1 cup frozen green pea; 1 small lemon, juice and zest of (1 teaspoon zest, 2 1/2 tablespoons juice); 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 green onions, minced; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; sea salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 ounce pecorino cheese, shaved

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh edamame or 1 cup frozen edamame
1 cup fresh lima beans or 1 cup frozen lima beans
1 cup fresh green peas or 1 cup frozen green pea
1 small lemon, juice and zest of (1 teaspoon zest, 2 1/2 tablespoons juice)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 green onions, minced
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ounce pecorino cheese, shaved

1
Cook edamame in boiling salted water about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2
Remove with slotted spoon, plunge in cold water and drain.
3
Add peas to the boiling water and cook about 4 minutes, repeating draining process.
4
Repeat with lima beans, cooking about 5 minutes.
5
Combine lemon zest, juice and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
6
Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Place peas and beans in a medium bowl and toss with vinaigrette.
9
Top with pecorino and additional mint if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh edamame or 1 cup frozen edamame, 1 cup fresh lima beans or 1 cup frozen lima beans, 1 cup fresh green peas or 1 cup frozen green pea, 1 small lemon, juice and zest of (1 teaspoon zest, 2 1/2 tablespoons juice), and more.

Yes, Pea and Bean Salad With Shaved Pecorino Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!