Sweet Pea Salad and Ricotta Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 loaf focaccia bread cut into 1 1/2-inch thin squares
• 2 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 1  juice of lemon juiced
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 6 servings olive oil for brushing
• 2 cups peas fresh sweet
• 1.5 teaspoons coarse pepper black
• 1 cup ricotta cheese 
• 0.3 cup shallots minced

Equipment

• bowl
• grill

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Preheat grill to medium.
3. In a large bowl, add peas, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, mint, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir to combine and set aside.
4. Brush focaccia squares with remaining oil. Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until well marked.
5. Remove from the grill to a serving platter.
6. Spread ricotta cheese on each square and top with sweet pea salad.