Fresh English Pea Salad
Delight your taste buds with this Fresh English Pea Salad, a vibrant and refreshing side dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Featuring tender, blanched English peas paired with crisp radishes, cool cucumber, and the subtle tang of red onion, this salad is bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors. Brightened further by chopped mint and parsley, it’s dressed in a zesty combination of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is an effortless way to bring a healthy, colorful dish to your table. Serve it chilled for a crisp, herbaceous bite that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian main. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any occasion that calls for simplicity and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh English peas (shelled)
- 1 cup Radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh English peas and blanch them for 2-3 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the blanched peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain the peas and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched peas, sliced radishes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped mint, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pea salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1476 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2958 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
