Spring Pea Salad

Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Spring Pea Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh peas, crisp snap peas, crunchy radishes, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Enhanced with the aromatic touch of fresh mint and parsley, this salad is the epitome of seasonal eating, celebrating the best of spring’s bounty. Perfect as a light side dish or a colorful addition to any picnic or potluck, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it as easy as it is beautiful. For an optional creamy twist, top it with crumbled feta cheese. This wholesome, gluten-free recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy seasonal vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh peas (shelled)
• 1 cup snap peas
• 5 pieces radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 medium-sized English cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender but still bright green.

Step 2

Using a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the cooked peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.

Step 3

Trim the ends of the snap peas and slice them in half lengthwise.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked peas, snap peas, sliced radishes, diced cucumber, red onion, mint, and parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Optional: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for added creaminess and flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for optimal freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	804.7

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 1408.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 46.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 875.8mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 1800.8mg	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: 32.9%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 44.5%