Green Pea Salad Easy and Light
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Green Pea Salad Easy and Light is the ultimate quick-and-healthy side dish. Featuring tender green peas, crunchy red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is tied together with a refreshing lemon and olive oil dressing sweetened with a hint of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, picnics, or a light lunch. Packed with vibrant colors, fresh parsley for a herbaceous kick, and a balanced tangy-sweet seasoning, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and watch it disappear at your next gathering! Keywords: Green pea salad, easy side dish, light summer salad, lemon dressing, healthy pea recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen green peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the green peas. If using frozen green peas, place them in a large bowl and cover with warm water to thaw. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Peel the cucumber if desired, and chop it into bite-sized chunks. Finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large salad bowl, combine the green peas, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Enjoy your Green Pea Salad Easy and Light as a side dish or a refreshing light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1520 mg | 32% | |
*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.
