Salad With Broccolini, Peas And Mozzarella. New Music From Pascal Pinon.

Q: What kind of toy likes to rap?
A: A yo-yo.

So, yesterday we dug into a delicious Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Pie. How about we balance that out today with a salad?

And not just any salad. Mixed greens get some special attention with steamed broccolini, peas and green onions. Pine nuts add crunch, creamy mozzarella lends a touch of richness and a bright mustard dressing pulls it all together.

Salad With Broccolini, Peas And Mozzarella

Ingredients:

200g broccolini, trimmed
100g peas
Mixed greens
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 Tbs pine nuts
125g ball Buffalo mozzarella or burrata
Mustard Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Directions:

1. Heat a steamer over a pan of simmering water. Add the broccolini and cook for for 3-5 minutes until the stems are tender when pierced with a knife. Transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water to refresh and cool.

2. Steam the peas for just one minute (or a little longer if they are frozen), then add to the broccoli bowl. Drain then pat dry.

3. Place some mixed greens on a platter or onto two plates. Scatter with the broccoli, peas, green onions and pine nuts. Top with torn mozzarella or burrata. Drizzle dressing over the salad and serve.

Serves 2 (doubles easily)

Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 tsp English mustard powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbs white wine vinegar
1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp sugar
3 large mint leaves, shredded

Directions:

1. Whisk the dressing ingredients with some salt and pepper and a tsp of water.

Recipes slightly adapted from Olive Magazine

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