Pea and Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Pea and Tomato Salad is a vibrant side dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender peas—blanched to preserve their natural sweetness—and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is elevated with thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey ties the ingredients together, striking the perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful, nutrient-packed salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Serve it chilled for a refreshing twist or as a simple yet elegant accompaniment to your favorite main dishes. Perfect for those seeking easy, healthy, and delicious salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
If using frozen peas, place them in a small pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still vibrant green. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside. If using fresh peas, simply blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then rinse under cold water.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin strips.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You may add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 775 mg | 16% | |
*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.
