Colorful Pea Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and healthy Colorful Pea Salad! Packed with the natural sweetness of peas, crunchy red bell peppers, carrots, and tangy red onions, this salad is elevated by creamy crumbled feta and a refreshing parsley garnish. Tossed in a light and zesty dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal make-ahead side for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve this colorful, nutrient-rich salad chilled and watch it become a new family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
If using frozen peas, blanch them by placing them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. If using fresh peas, simply rinse them well.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped red onion, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve cold, garnished with additional parsley or crumbled feta if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1077.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1130.5 |
| Total Fat 51.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 134mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2687.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 113.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 49.4g | |
| Protein 53.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 959.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2524.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories