Description
Celebrate spring with this vibrant and refreshing Spring Pea Salad! Featuring fresh peas, tangy lemon, creamy feta, and cool mint, it’s the perfect light and healthy side dish or lunch. Easy to make and full of flavor, this pea salad with lemon is a seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using frozen peas, blanch them in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well. If using fresh peas, lightly steam or blanch them until tender-crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared peas, crumbled feta cheese, and lemon zest.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Stir in the chopped fresh mint. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later. This vibrant pea salad is best enjoyed fresh!
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the peas to maintain their crisp-tender texture and sweetness.
- Adjust the lemon juice and seasonings to suit your personal taste preferences.
- For enhanced flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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