Description
A refreshing and vibrant Spring Pea and Mint Salad that combines the sweetness of green peas with the crunch of sugar snap peas, the freshness of mint, and the tanginess of feta cheese, all tossed in a light lemon dressing. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Green Peas:
2 cups fresh or frozen green peas, blanched
Sugar Snap Peas:
1/2 cup, thinly sliced
Fresh Mint Leaves:
1/4 cup, chopped
Feta Cheese:
1/4 cup, crumbled
Lemon Juice:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Honey:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/8 teaspoon
Lemon Zest:
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch the Peas: If using frozen peas, blanch them in boiling water for 1–2 minutes until bright green, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the green peas, sugar snap peas, and chopped mint.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Garnish: Pour the dressing over the pea mixture, toss gently to coat. Add crumbled feta and toss lightly. Garnish with lemon zest if desired.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added texture, toss in toasted almonds or pine nuts.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (blanching if needed)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
