Fresh Pea and Mint Salad by Demijohn

“This is a fantastically quick and easy salad recipe using our first class Kabbadates Extra Virgin Olive Oil, that I use regularly to accompany our light lunches or sometimes a slightly heavier supper dish at home,” says Angus Ferguson. 

Demijohn is a European-style liquid deli, which conjures up all sorts of ideas of shelves awash with interesting potions and in many ways that’s exactly what Demijohn is. It sources and sells artisan spirits, liqueurs, oils, vinegars and whiskies, which are predominantly made in the UK by small producers. 

Demijohn’s products are unusual, varied and always delicious. From Scotland comes spirits such as Rhubarb Vodka, Raspberry Vodka, Gooseberry Gin, Chocolate Rum and all sorts of delicious fruit vinegars, such as Elderflower Vinegar and Bramble Vinegar.  Demijohn also stocks a good array of limited case single malt whiskies and wonderful olive and rapeseed oils. 

Created by foodie Angus Ferguson in 2004, Demijohn is more than a deli – it is a whole new concept of selling. The staff are all knowledgeable about the products and passionate about their provenance, even to the extent the shops are closed on certain days, so the staff can pick elderflowers or sloes from the hedgerows to ensure plentiful supplies of the raw ingredients. 

Angus has thrown the idea of a deli on its head and has nothing but large glass containers, known as demijohns, lining the wooden shelves all containing the most delicious, quirky liquids. Customers are encouraged to taste before buying and then choose the size of re-usable bottle into which the liquid is poured, while a personalised message can be added for free and then nicely gift wrapped.

For more information visit: www.demijohn.co.uk

Ingredients
•    250g fresh garden peas, preferably in their pods
•    50ml apple vinegar
•    50ml Kabbadates Extra Virgin Olive Oil
•    Fresh apple mint

Method:
1.    Using a fork, prod out the garden peas into a bowl, rinse and drain. 
2.    Add a small amount of roughly chopped fresh apple mint. 
3.    Dress with Kabbadates Extra Virgin Olive Oil and apple vinegar and stir gently until well mixed.
4.    Serve alongside your favourite light lunch or use as a healthy starter on its own. Happy munching!

In association with Taste Communications, Scotland’s food and drink communications company www.tastecommunications.co.uk