Snap Pea Feta Cherry Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavor, this Snap Pea Feta Cherry Tomato Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring blanched snap peas for a crisp-tender bite, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty kick, while a simple dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant dill ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking time, this spring-inspired salad is a delightful way to celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether served as a light lunch, a barbecue side, or a dinner starter, this nutrient-packed salad will be your new go-to for flavor and ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams snap peas
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the snap peas by removing the ends and any tough strings.
Bring a pot of water to boil and prepare an ice water bath.
Blanch the snap peas in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer them immediately to the ice water bath to retain their bright color and crispness. Drain and pat dry.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and add it to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh dill finely and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped dill to make the dressing.
Add the snap peas to the salad bowl, then drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.0 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1745 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 626 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*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.
