Description
This vibrant Spring Pea and Mint Salad is a celebration of fresh flavors, perfect for sunny days. Sweet garden peas combine with aromatic mint, all elevated by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Quick to prepare, this salad shines as a side dish or light main course, guaranteed to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh sweet peas (or frozen)
- ΒΌ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ΒΌ cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (or chopped walnuts/almonds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the peas in salted boiling water for 3 minutes until tender but bright green. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled peas with chopped mint, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss gently.
- Add crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts, mixing carefully to avoid mashing the peas.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg