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Spring Pea Salad with Lemony Mint Vinaigrette

This light and refreshing spring pea salad combines bright, crisp peas with a zesty, lemony mint vinaigrette for a perfect quick and healthy dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups salad + tablespoons dressing
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh green peas shelled
  • ½ cup mint leaves fresh, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup baby arugula washed
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon toasted almonds sliced
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the peas for 1 minute, then drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the vinaigrette.
    2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • In a large bowl, combine the blanched peas, mint leaves, red onion, baby arugula, feta cheese, and toasted almonds.
    ½ cup mint leaves, ¼ cup red onion, 1 cup baby arugula, ½ cup feta cheese, 2 tablespoon toasted almonds
  • Pour the lemony mint vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Can be stored chilled for up to 1 day.