1poundfresh sugar snap peas trimmed and strings removed, if needed
1/3cupfresh mint leavesroughly chopped
1/2cuppine nutslightly toasted
2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4cupfreshly shaved parmesan cheeseuse a vegetable peeler to shave the cheese
zest of a lemon
juice of a lemonabout 2 tablespoons
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Some sugar snap peas may have a tough string along the seam that should be removed before eating, though younger or stringless varieties often don’t need it. To remove the string, pinch off the stem end and gently pull the string down the side of the pod. Slice the peas crosswise on the diagonal into ¼-inch pieces.
Place the snap peas in a medium bowl and toss with the mint, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
Toasting the pine nuts brings out their nutty flavor and adds depth to the salad. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the parmesan into delicate ribbons. Most of the ingredients can be prepared ahead, then tossed together just before serving.