Description
Spring Pea Salad: A Refreshing Burst of Seasonal Goodness 🌱🥗✨ This vibrant salad combines sweet peas, crisp radishes, and creamy feta cheese with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for spring gatherings or as a light, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen peas, thawed)
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. If using frozen peas, thaw them before use.
- Thinly slice the radishes for a crisp, peppery bite.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together peas, radishes, feta cheese, and chopped mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For added protein, toss in grilled shrimp or diced chicken.
- Swap feta for goat cheese or ricotta salata for a different flavor.
- Add toasted almonds or pine nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spring pea salad, fresh pea salad, easy spring salad, healthy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, feta pea salad