Spring Pea Salad with Mint
This Spring Pea Salad with Mint is a celebration of seasonal flavors, where bright green peas meet fragrant mint and creamy feta. Each bite is a refreshing crunch that encapsulates the essence of springtime. Perfect for picnics or elegant dinners, this simple yet stunning salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the peas in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool.
- Mince the mint leaves finely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled peas, mint, feta, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in roasted nuts or seeds. Customize by swapping mint for basil or adding cooked quinoa for a heartier dish.