Description
This fresh and vibrant Spring Pea Salad Recipe combines sweet peas, creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and fragrant herbs with a bright lemon dressing. It’s a light, refreshing dish perfect for spring gatherings, quick lunches, or healthy side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add peas and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Let peas cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine peas, onion, cucumber, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add feta cheese and gently mix.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Add feta just before serving for freshness. Store in fridge up to 2 days. Refresh with extra lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg