Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Spring Pea and Mint Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the season. Featuring crunchy peas, aromatic mint, and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a delightful accompaniment to any meal. Enjoy it as a light lunch or serve it alongside grilled meats for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas (shelled)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (packed)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on the kitchen counter.
- Shell the fresh peas and rinse the mint leaves under cold water; pat dry.
- Thinly slice the red onion into rings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peas, mint leaves, onion slices, feta cheese, and pine nuts. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg