I’m so excited that spring is here! I am all about the lovely seasonal produce that is hitting markets right now.
It feels like it has been a very long winter, but the wait has been worth it. Everything feels lighter, more fun, and more optimistic in summer months.
I have lots of summer plans – more on that later – but all of them include healthy, fun, and colorful eating.
These pea shoots are so springy and lush.
Pea shoot and roasted pear salad
You’ll need:
- 2-3 forelle pears (they are in the very end of their season and so sweet)
- about 1/8 lb pea shoots
- flaky sea salt
- 1/2 t mustard powder (Coleman’s)
- 4 t lemon juice
- olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 300F. Cut the pears in half, salt very lightly, and roast straight on the rack for about 30 minutes, turning once.
2. Let cool slightly, then core (though I sometimes like to leave the stems on for presentation).
3. Make the vinaigrette: whisk together mustard powder, lemon juice, and olive oil. Taste for seasoning and add a little bit of salt.
4. Combine pea shoots and pears and dress lightly.
This is soo pretty and springy! We have pears now and these little pea shoots! Lovely!
Thanks, Smidge!!
I am thrilled that you have spring, it is taking its time over here, i love anything with pear in it, this looks great! c
It’s retreated a bit here… hope it makes its way to you soon 🙂
It has been a long winter, hasn’t it? I am wondering where I might find some pea shoots
I have seen them both at a local store and the greenmarket so take a look around!
Umm – soooo simple, and so delicious. I’m looking forward to making this 🙂
So glad you like it 🙂
What a beautiful salad! Very healthy! I don’t know forelle pears. I’m going to see if they are available in Southern California. I am sure another variety could be substituted, but it would be fun to see what I can find about forelles! I like the mustard addition to the lemon and olive oil! It sounds so good.
These are small and very sweet as a variety. I am sure you have some lovely ones available in SoCal (I was just there last weekend :)).
We’ve had some great pears lately. We’ll have to keep an eye out for this brand. You make such delicious salads.
Thank you, guys! Glad you enjoyed it.
I love pea shoots and yours look so fresh and delicious. So simple but yet so perfect for this time of the year. The little bit of mustard adds a nice little punch.Happy Cooking. BAM
What a nice combination of tastes…I love pea shoots.
Thank you, Karen!