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Fresh Spring Pea and Feta Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

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A bright and refreshing salad featuring fresh spring peas, creamy feta, and a zesty mint vinaigrette. Perfect for spring and summer, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh spring peas, shelled (or thawed frozen peas)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
  • Thinly sliced radishes

Instructions

  1. Shell about 2 cups of fresh peas, rinse lightly in cold water, and drain well (5-7 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
  3. Prepare optional ingredients if using: chop arugula or mixed greens, thinly slice radishes, and toast pine nuts or almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine shelled peas, crumbled feta, and any optional ingredients. Pour the mint vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly without mashing peas or feta.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with whole mint leaves or extra feta.

Notes

If peas are tough or frozen, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunge into ice water to brighten color and soften texture without losing crunch. Whisk vinaigrette well to emulsify. Toss salad just before serving to maintain pea crunch. Store dressing separately if preparing ahead.

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Keywords: spring pea salad, feta salad, mint vinaigrette, fresh peas, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

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