Little Gem & pea salad

10-30 minutes 2 of 5-a-day 200 kcal or less 6 servings folate garden salad good 4 you green salad low fat quick side salad

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Ingredients

4 Little Gem lettuces , each trimmed and cut into 6 wedges

300g pea , fresh or frozen

1 shallot , finely chopped

juice 1 lemon

1 tbsp sherry vinegar

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

Put the Little Gem wedges in a large bowl or on a serving platter. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, add the peas and cook for 2 mins. Drain well and refresh under cold running water until cooled. Add the well-drained peas to the lettuce and toss together.

In a small bowl, combine the shallot, lemon juice and vinegar, plus a pinch of salt. Leave to stand for 10 mins, then add the olive oil and season with ground black pepper. Add the dressing to the Gem wedges and peas, and toss together.