Description
A vibrant and refreshing Classic Spring Pea Salad featuring sweet peas, salty feta, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, this seasonal salad is a celebration of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen peas
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, shell and blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. If using frozen peas, thaw under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared peas, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pea mixture and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality, fresh ingredients.
- Don’t overcook the peas, as they will become mushy.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add toasted nuts or crispy bacon for extra texture.
- Substitute feta with goat cheese, parmesan, or vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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