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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.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
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
⅛
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.