Pea Feta and Mint Salad with Pistachios
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Pea, Feta, and Mint Salad with Pistachios is a vibrant addition to any meal. Featuring tender peas (fresh or thawed), creamy crumbled feta, aromatic mint, and the satisfying crunch of chopped pistachios, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. Enjoy it on its own or serve it atop a bed of mixed salad greens for a more substantial dish. Perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or a standout side at gatherings, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it as easy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 15 grams fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 50 grams shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 100 grams mixed salad greens (optional)
Instructions
If using fresh peas, briefly blanch them: bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the peas, and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, then drain thoroughly. Skip this step if using thawed frozen peas.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, crumbled feta, chopped mint, and roughly chopped pistachios.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If you’re using mixed salad greens, spread them on a serving platter or bowl as a base. Spoon the pea, feta, and mint mixture over the greens.
Garnish with additional mint leaves or a sprinkle of chopped pistachios, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, zesty salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*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.
