Green Peas with Cheese and Herbs

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 4 ounces cheese cut into 1/4-inch cubes ricotta salata, fontina or Swiss
• 2 teaspoons mint leaves fresh chopped
• 2 teaspoons parsley leaves fresh chopped
• 1 pound peas fresh
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon shallots minced
• 3 quarts water 

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk
• mixing bowl
• colander

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a large covered saucepan over high heat, bring the water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil.
3. Add the peas and cook 1 minute for frozen and 3 to 3 1/2 minutes for fresh.
4. Remove from heat, drain in a colander and immediately plunge the peas into ice cold water to stop the cooking.
5. Drain and set aside.
6. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the red wine vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper.
7. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk.
8. Add the peas, mint, parsley and cheese and stir to combine. Cover and allow to sit in refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes prior to serving.