Ingredients

  • 2 cup fresh shelled peas
  • 1/2 pound snow peas
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch mint, chopped fine (reserve some whole leaves for garnish)
  • 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Method

  • Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  • Blanch peas and snow peas, about 1 minute each, rinsing in ice water so that they remain bright green and crisp.
  • Drain and set aside to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, mix yogurt with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and fold into peas along with mint.
  • Refrigerate covered.
  • To serve, spoon onto individual plates or a serving platter, sprinkle bacon over the top and garnish with mint leaves.