Description
Pea salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor. This delightful recipe features crisp garden peas, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant mint, all tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect for picnics or as a colorful side at dinner, this salad promises to impress with its bright colors and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse fresh peas under cold water; if using frozen peas, thaw them in warm water.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion.
- Slice the mint leaves and add them to a mixing bowl with peas and tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, blend yogurt and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Swap out fresh ingredients for bacon bits or feta cheese for added flavor. Try adding herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.