Garden Pea Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Garden Pea Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender peas, crunchy red bell pepper, cool cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is as vibrant in color as it is in taste. Tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this recipe perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, making every bite a refreshing delight. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required (unless blanching frozen peas), this easy-to-make pea salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy weeknight side. Serve it straight from the fridge for a cool, refreshing dish that's perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup 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
Instructions
If using frozen peas, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the peas for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely. If using fresh peas, ensure they are shelled and rinsed.
Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.
Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise, then slice into small chunks.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish, or chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1331 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1535 mg | 33% | |
*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.
