ZUCCHINI N' PEA SALAD WITH PEACH VINAIGRETTE

Perfect summer fresh combo of zest and fruit.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup green peas

1 zucchini (shaved)

1 ripe peach (quartered)

4-5 leaves of mint

pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Peach Vinaigrette:

1 ripe peach, pitted and chopped

(or use scraps from peach and mint cordial)
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoons Aviation Gin
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Yield: 2 servings

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Step 1

Wash and drain green peas. Dry and set aside.

Step 2

In separate bowl, shave 1 zucchini and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Coat all pieces and seperate.

Step 3

In a blender or food proccessor, blend all ingredients for peach vinaigrette until smooth. (honey optional) Strain out any left over solids with cheese cloth.

Step 4

In salad serving bowl, add green peas, mint and peach quarters and 1 tablespoon of dressing. Toss until coated.

Step 5

Take marinated zucchini and curl around finger. Arrange throughout green pea and peach mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle another tablespoon of vinaigrette over the salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.