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Fresh Spring Pea and Feta Salad Easy Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

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A fresh and vibrant salad featuring sweet spring peas, tangy feta cheese, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, light, and flavorful side dish or potluck favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh spring peas, shelled
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Shell the fresh peas and rinse them well under cold water. If using frozen peas, thaw and drain thoroughly.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until smooth and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
  4. Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves, avoiding woody stems.
  5. Optional: Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine shelled peas, sliced red onion, chopped mint, and crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, keeping the peas glossy and onions slightly softened but still crisp.
  8. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  9. If using pine nuts, sprinkle them on top just before serving.

Notes

Use fresh peas for best sweetness and crunch; frozen peas can be used if thawed and drained well. Do not overdress the salad to keep peas crisp. Assemble salad no more than an hour before serving for peak freshness. Keep vinaigrette separate if prepping ahead. For dairy-free, omit feta and add avocado or nuts.

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