Lunch: Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 small shallots, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar*
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 heads Bibb lettuce, washed, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets.

Instructions

In a large bowl whisk together shallots, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.(Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.)
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook snap peas until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain snap peas in a colander and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain snap peas well.(Snap peas may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.)
Add snap peas to vinaigrette with basil and parsley, tossing to combine well. Line a platter or salad bowl with lettuce and mound with salad.

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