18661 Herbed Pea Sprout, Fennel, and Mushroom Salad 15 mins 5 mins 4 to 6 servings Mon May 18 16:46:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 01 15:36:24 -0700 2009 Easy Cal-Med CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/18661 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:36:24 GMT Let the flavors of spring sing Let the flavors of spring sing with this simple, elegant salad. Pea sprouts, with their delicate, sweet flavor, are the epitome of spring. Toss them with mushrooms, fennel, and herbs for a simple, elegant salad that’s perfect on its own or served with scallops in vodka sauce.

What to buy: Pea sprouts can be found at gourmet grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Depending on where you live, you may be able to find them year-round, but they peak in the springtime.

This recipe was featured as part of our menu celebrating 100 days of the Obama White House.

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  • Combine all ingredients except pea sprouts in a large nonreactive bowl and toss together. Cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator until mushrooms are slightly softened and have soaked up some of the vinaigrette, about 10 minutes.
  • Add pea sprouts, toss thoroughly to coat, and serve immediately.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/03/peasprout290.jpg Aida Mollenkamp 49 Soup/Salad/Sandwich 71 1 small fennel bulb, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise paper thin

    ]]>     30 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced paper thin

    ]]>     160 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives

    ]]>     225 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves

    ]]>     2 tablespoons champagne vinegar

    ]]>     2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

    ]]>     301 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

    ]]>     305 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    ]]>     298 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

    ]]>     102 8 ounces pea sprouts

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