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Fresh Pea and Mint Salad with Creamy Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette

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A quick and easy summer salad combining fresh peas, fragrant mint, creamy feta, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh shelled peas (or thawed frozen peas)
  • ½ cup (15 grams) fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • ½ cup (75 grams) creamy feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. If using fresh peas, shell them from their pods. For frozen peas, place about 2 cups (300 grams) in a colander and rinse under cold water to thaw. Drain well and pat dry with a kitchen towel (about 5 minutes).
  2. Chop roughly ½ cup (15 grams) fresh mint leaves, removing tough stems. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml), 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey, and 1 finely minced garlic clove until smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (about 3 minutes).
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the peas, chopped mint, and ½ cup (75 grams) crumbled feta cheese. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the top.
  5. Gently toss the salad with a large spoon or salad tongs to coat evenly without mashing the peas or feta (about 2 minutes).
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld. Avoid leaving too long to maintain pea crispness.

Notes

If feta is very salty, reduce added salt in dressing. Adjust garlic amount if flavor is too strong. For vegan version, substitute feta with plant-based cheese and honey with agave syrup. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Do not freeze leftovers as texture will degrade.

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Keywords: pea salad, mint salad, feta salad, lemon vinaigrette, summer salad, easy salad, fresh peas, healthy salad

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