individual layer salad with pea pesto

Name: Individual Layer Salad With Pea Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PEA PESTO; 2 cup(s) thawed frozen peas; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh basil; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh dill; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; salt and pepper; ## VINAIGRETTE; 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; salt and pepper; ## SALAD LAYERS; 2 cup(s) romaine lettuce, chopped; 12 grape tomatoes, halved; 1 English cucumber, sliced; 1/2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Mar 3, 2025

Easy to make and set in the fridge for a quick lunch. I like to make them in small mason jars and then just grab and top with vinaigrette.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method Food Processor

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PEA PESTO
2 cups thawed frozen peas
2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh dill
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
VINAIGRETTE
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
salt and pepper
SALAD LAYERS
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
12 grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make individual layer salad with pea pesto

Step 1

For the pesto, place all ingredients in food processor and process until well incorporated.

Step 2

For the vinaigrette, place all ingredients in a mason jar. Place the lid on it and shake to mix. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 3

To layer the salad, start with pea pesto on the bottom.
Step 4

Then lettuce, tomatoes. cucumbers, and then cheese.
Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad when ready to eat.
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