Spring Pea Salad
Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Spring Pea Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh peas, crisp snap peas, crunchy radishes, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Enhanced with the aromatic touch of fresh mint and parsley, this salad is the epitome of seasonal eating, celebrating the best of spring’s bounty. Perfect as a light side dish or a colorful addition to any picnic or potluck, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it as easy as it is beautiful. For an optional creamy twist, top it with crumbled feta cheese. This wholesome, gluten-free recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy seasonal vegetables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh peas (shelled)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 5 pieces radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium-sized English cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender but still bright green.
Using a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the cooked peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
Trim the ends of the snap peas and slice them in half lengthwise.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked peas, snap peas, sliced radishes, diced cucumber, red onion, mint, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Optional: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for added creaminess and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for optimal freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1408 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1801 mg | 38% | |
*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.
