Description
Spring Pea and Mint Salad is a refreshing celebration of spring that combines vibrant green peas and crisp mint leaves with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for warm days, this salad adds a burst of color and flavor to your table, making it an ideal side dish for picnics or casual dinners. With its quick preparation time, you can enjoy this delightful salad in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas (or 1 cup frozen peas)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Blanch the peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to maintain color and crunch.
- In a bowl, combine cooled peas with chopped mint.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the pea mixture and toss gently.
- If desired, crumble feta cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg