Fresh Garden Pea Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Fresh Garden Pea Salad is the ultimate showcase of seasonal produce. Featuring tender-crisp blanched garden peas paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with fresh mint and parsley for a refreshing herbal twist. A tangy homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, gluten-free side dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Whether served immediately or chilled for extra flavor, it’s a celebration of summer in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh garden peas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.

Step 2

Add the garden peas to the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

Step 3

Immediately transfer the peas to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and then halve the rounds. Finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the mint leaves and parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mint, and parsley. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

If using, crumble feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly once more.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1154.6

Total Fat 70.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2688.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.6g	0%
Total Sugars 42.2g
Protein 43.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 798.1mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 2033.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 31.3%