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Fresh Spring Pea and Burrata Salad with Mint and Prosciutto

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A vibrant and easy-to-make salad combining sweet peas, creamy burrata, fresh mint, and salty prosciutto, perfect for a light summer meal or side.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas (about 300 grams)
  • 1 ball burrata cheese (about 8 ounces or 225 grams)
  • 4–6 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces or 60 grams)
  • A handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped or torn
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: small handful toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • Optional: drizzle of balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peas: shell fresh peas and blanch in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until tender but still bright green. For frozen peas, blanch for 1 minute. Immediately transfer peas to an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve color. Drain well.
  2. Slice the prosciutto into bite-sized pieces by tearing or slicing.
  3. Gently tear the burrata into chunks or slices, keeping the creamy center intact.
  4. Roughly chop or tear the mint leaves to release their aroma.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained peas, prosciutto pieces, and mint. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to coat without breaking the burrata.
  7. Arrange the burrata chunks on top of the salad just before serving. If desired, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or drizzle balsamic glaze for extra texture and flavor.

Notes

Use a light hand when tossing to keep burrata in creamy chunks. Keep burrata separate if making ahead and add just before serving. Blanch peas quickly to preserve color and texture. Substitute fresh mozzarella or ricotta salata if burrata is unavailable. For dairy-free, use avocado or vegan cheese and replace prosciutto with marinated mushrooms or smoked tofu.

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Keywords: spring pea salad, burrata salad, prosciutto salad, fresh pea salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, mint salad, light salad

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