Heirloom Tomato Salad With Fresh Lady Peas

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Heirloom Tomato Salad With Fresh Lady Peas
45 min.
6
188kcal

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Welcome to a delightful explosion of summer flavors! This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Lady Peas is not just a dish; it's an experience that celebrates the bounty of the season. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, bursting with vibrant colors and rich flavors, provide the perfect canvas for a medley of textures and tastes.

Fresh lady peas, tender and sweet, add a delightful crunch that elevates the dish, while crumbled goat cheese introduces a creamy tang that beautifully melds with the acidic zing of cider vinegar and lemon juice. The addition of jalapeño pepper gives just a hint of spice, ensuring that every bite is a delightful surprise.

Whether served as a side dish at your next family gathering, an antipasto to impress your guests, or a light snack to savor on a warm afternoon, this salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also brings the essence of summer dining straight to your table. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this colorful plate of goodness. Dive into this delicious recipe that’s packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • 0.3 cup cider vinegar 
  •  basil leaves fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese crumbled soft
  • pounds heirloom tomatoes assorted sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  •  jalapeno minced cored seeded
  •  juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • cup lady peas fresh
  • servings sea salt to taste
  •  shallots minced
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cook peas in a large pot of boiling salted water 8 to 10 minutes or until just tender.
  2. Drain, rinse until cooled completely, and drain again.
  3. Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Add olive oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly.
  5. Add sea salt and pepper; stir in jalapeo.
  6. Drizzle half of vinaigrette over peas, and toss to coat.
  7. Arrange tomato slices on a platter or individual plates. Spoon peas over tomato, and serve with remaining vinaigrette.
  8. Sprinkle with basil, goat cheese, and additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein13.03%
Fat62.15%
Carbs24.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.4
Glycemic Load
3.19
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.769999955011%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
1.24mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
1.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.24kcal
9.41%
Fat:13.44g
20.68%
Saturated Fat:4.07g
25.43%
Carbohydrates:12.08g
4.03%
Net Carbohydrates:8.61g
3.13%
Sugar:7.02g
7.8%
Cholesterol:8.7mg
2.9%
Sodium:273.61mg
11.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.34g
12.68%
Vitamin C:39.33mg
47.68%
Vitamin A:1680.59IU
33.61%
Vitamin K:25.43µg
24.22%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.39%
Vitamin E:2.29mg
15.26%
Copper:0.28mg
14.03%
Fiber:3.47g
13.86%
Potassium:466.9mg
13.34%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.04%
Phosphorus:116.22mg
11.62%
Folate:45.9µg
11.48%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.38%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.1%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.7%
Magnesium:30.6mg
7.65%
Iron:1.28mg
7.12%
Calcium:52.2mg
5.22%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.11%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.29%
Selenium:1.06µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes