Print

Fresh Spring Pea and Mint Salad with Feta

fresh spring pea and mint salad with feta - featured image
Print Recipe

A light, refreshing, and easy-to-make salad combining sweet peas, cooling mint, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for summer meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh spring peas, shelled
  • ¼ cup (about 10 grams) fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (75 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice (or lime juice as a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Shell about 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh spring peas. If using frozen peas, thaw and drain thoroughly.
  2. Rinse and pat dry ¼ cup (about 10 grams) of fresh mint leaves. Roughly chop them to release aroma without over-chopping.
  3. Thinly slice 2 tablespoons of red onion. Optionally soak in cold water for 5 minutes to soften sharpness, then drain well.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey (optional), and a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a medium bowl, gently toss the peas, mint, and red onion slices together. Pour the dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Crumble ½ cup (75 grams) of feta cheese over the salad and gently toss once more, keeping feta pieces chunky.
  7. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed, considering feta’s saltiness.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Toss gently before plating.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality peas for best flavor. If using frozen peas, thaw slowly and drain well to avoid watering down the salad. Roughly chop mint to avoid bitterness. Adjust honey in dressing based on sweetness of peas. Toss gently to keep peas intact and feta chunky. Best served fresh or chilled within 2 hours.

Nutrition

Keywords: spring pea salad, mint salad, feta salad, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

Find it online: https://bitefuljoy.com/fresh-spring-pea-and-mint-salad-with-feta-easy-healthy-recipe-for-summer/