Green Pea Salad Easy and Light

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Green Pea Salad Easy and Light is the ultimate quick-and-healthy side dish. Featuring tender green peas, crunchy red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is tied together with a refreshing lemon and olive oil dressing sweetened with a hint of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, picnics, or a light lunch. Packed with vibrant colors, fresh parsley for a herbaceous kick, and a balanced tangy-sweet seasoning, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and watch it disappear at your next gathering! Keywords: Green pea salad, easy side dish, light summer salad, lemon dressing, healthy pea recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen green peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the green peas. If using frozen green peas, place them in a large bowl and cover with warm water to thaw. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Peel the cucumber if desired, and chop it into bite-sized chunks. Finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the green peas, diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 7

Enjoy your Green Pea Salad Easy and Light as a side dish or a refreshing light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(756.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	618.2

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1215.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.3mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1520.4mg	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: 42.5%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 45.0%