Feta and pea salad with watercress mayonnaise

How to make Feta and pea salad with watercress mayonnaise recipe - Use frozen peas when fresh are out of season. Cover frozen peas with hot water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain; refresh with cold water, and drain again. This will retain the vibrant color of the peas. Salade de feta et pois à la mayonnaise de cresson recette

Special equipment • food processor

SERVES 4

Ingredients:

handful of watercress, chopped

3–4 tbsp good-quality mayonnaise

1 tsp prepared white horseradish

6oz (175g) feta cheese, cut into ½in (1cm) cubes

1/3 cup (125g) fresh peas

2 handfuls of baby spinach leaves

small handful of fresh mint leaves

sea salt and black pepper

lemon wedges

Method:

1 In a food processor, combine the watercress, mayonnaise, and horseradish. Process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.

2 Combine the feta, peas, spinach, and mint in a bowl, and season with pepper. Toss gently to mix. Transfer to a serving bowl, and pass the watercress mayonnaise and lemon wedges at the table.

Variations:

Instead of the feta, use a good-quality fresh ricotta cheese, and omit the mayonnaise.

Feta and pea salad with watercress mayonnaise