Description
A fresh and vibrant spring pea salad that combines seasonal ingredients for a light dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the peas by blanching them in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Drain and transfer peas to ice water to cool.
- In a bowl, combine peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh peas for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but add feta just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spring pea salad, fresh salad, vegetarian salad