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Mint, bean and feta salad

Name: Mint, bean and feta salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 x 500g pkts frozen broad beans; 250g frozen peas; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 zucchinis, diced; 1 lemon, finely zested, juiced; mint leaves, torn; 100g Persian feta, crumbled

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by Fresh magazine

Oct 21, 2015

Add a burst of seasonal freshness to the menu.

2 x 500g pkts frozen broad beans
250g frozen peas
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 zucchinis, diced
1 lemon, finely zested, juiced
mint leaves, torn
100g Persian feta, crumbled

Method

1.

Add beans and peas to a saucepan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and refresh under cold water. Drain, peel beans and discard skins. Transfer to a large bowl.
2.

Heat 1½ tbs of the oil in a small frying pan and cook zucchini over mediumhigh heat for 5 minutes until golden and tender. Add to bowl with beans and peas, along with lemon zest, mint and feta.
3.

Whisk lemon juice and remaining oil together in a jug. Season with pepper. Pour over salad and serve.