Description
This Spring Pea and Mint Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh flavors, featuring tender peas that burst with sweetness and a refreshing hint of mint. The creamy dressing adds a luxurious texture, making each bite a delightful experience that evokes the essence of spring.
Ingredients
- Fresh Peas: 2 cups, shelled
- Fresh Mint Leaves: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Greek Yogurt: 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Radishes: 1 cup, thinly sliced
- Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and add the shelled peas. Blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Drain the peas and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled peas, chopped mint, and sliced radishes to the bowl, gently folding to combine.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: blanching/mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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