Warm Pea, Grilled Gem, Baby Leek and Feta Salad

Method

Preheat a ridged grill pan until very hot. Grill the little gem until lightly charred followed by the baby leeks.

Arrange on a platter and pour over the peas, feta and dill!

Whisk together the olive oil, garlic and lemon juice and pour over.

Season and serve at room temperature.

Ingredients

2 little gem lettuce cut into quarters

8 baby leeks or spring onions

250g fresh peas, lightly steamed or frozen peas

defrosted in warm water (frozen are often fresher and sweeter)

150g feta cheese crumbled

Small bunch of dill

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 clove of garlic crushed

Salt and pepper

Serves: Serves 4 as a side dish

Dietaries: Vegetarian

Method

Preheat a ridged grill pan until very hot. Grill the little gem until lightly charred followed by the baby leeks.

Arrange on a platter and pour over the peas, feta and dill!

Whisk together the olive oil, garlic and lemon juice and pour over.

Season and serve at room temperature.

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