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Spring Pea Salad with Feta, Mint and Chives
A quick no-mayo pea salad made with fresh or frozen green peas, feta cheese, mint, chives, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 196kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas or fresh peas
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives minced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels
Instructions
Prep
- Fill a medium bowl with ice water and set aside.
- If using fresh peas, shell them before cooking.2 cups frozen peas
- Chop the mint and mince the chives.¼ cup fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cook
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes, until tender but still bright.
- Drain the peas and immediately transfer them to the ice water to cool.
- Once chilled, drain well and pat dry if needed.
Assemble
- Place the cooled peas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss to coat.
- Add the mint, chives, and feta, then gently mix until combined.¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Transfer to a serving dish and scatter the sunflower seed kernels over the top.3 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels
- Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
Notes
- Crumbled goat cheese can be used instead of feta.
- Dill or flat-leaf parsley can replace the mint if preferred.
- Pumpkin seeds or chopped toasted almonds work in place of sunflower kernels.
- Serve with grilled chicken, salmon, roast lamb, ham, or quiche. It also works well as part of a spring brunch or picnic spread.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir gently before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended, since the herbs, cheese, and peas lose texture after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1026mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 787IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.