Fresh Garden Pea Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Fresh Garden Pea Salad is the ultimate showcase of seasonal produce. Featuring tender-crisp blanched garden peas paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with fresh mint and parsley for a refreshing herbal twist. A tangy homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free side dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Whether served immediately or chilled for extra flavor, it’s a celebration of summer in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh garden peas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
Add the garden peas to the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the peas to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and then halve the rounds. Finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the mint leaves and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mint, and parsley. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
If using, crumble feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly once more.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2688 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 798 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2033 mg | 43% | |
*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.
