Pea and Tomato Salad Diabetic
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and healthy Pea and Tomato Salad, specially designed for diabetics without compromising on flavor. Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, sweet, tender peas, and the zing of freshly chopped parsley, this low-carb salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of Dijon mustard, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that’s ideal as a side or a quick snack. Perfect for those looking for a diabetes-friendly recipe that’s bursting with fresh flavors, this salad is also low in added sugars, high in fiber, and naturally gluten-free. Serve it chilled for a cooling treat or enjoy it fresh for a burst of garden goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen peas
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the frozen peas in a colander and rinse under cool water until thawed. Drain well and set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.
Finely chop the half medium red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Add the drained peas to the salad bowl with the tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1575 mg | 34% | |
*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.
