Description
Spring Pea Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and easy recipe made with sweet peas, crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and a light lemon dressing. It’s perfect for spring gatherings, healthy lunches, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the peas for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine peas, cucumber, radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently until well combined.
- Add crumbled feta and fold carefully.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve fresh or chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh peas when in season for the sweetest flavor.
- You can replace feta with goat cheese for a softer taste.
- Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Refresh the salad with a little lemon juice before serving again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg