One of my mother’s recipes, this summer salad is a winner for its simplicity and taste.

When the day is hot and I am looking for an alternative to a lettuce salad, then this is the salad I turn to.

Italian Pea Salad

1 tin canned peas

1/4 red onion, diced finely

2 – 3 Roma tomatoes diced or a handful of cherry tomatoes halved

sea salt and ground pepper to taste

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

Assemble peas, onion and tomatoes in a bowl and lightly toss.

Season with salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.