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Fresh Spring Pea and Mint Salad with Feta

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A light, refreshing salad combining sweet peas, bright mint, and creamy feta cheese, perfect as a quick summer side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion or shallots

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen peas and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  2. Immediately drain the peas and plunge them into a bowl of ice water or run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well after chilling.
  3. Roughly chop about 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint leaves by hand or with herb scissors.
  4. If using, thinly slice 2 tablespoons of red onion or shallots and rinse under cold water for 1 minute to soften sharpness.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chilled peas, chopped mint, and optional onion slices. Crumble in 1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Toss gently to combine, taking care not to break up the feta too much.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice or salt if desired. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Blanch peas briefly and shock in ice water to keep them crisp and bright green. Tear mint leaves by hand to preserve flavor. Use fresh lemon juice for best taste. Toss salad gently to keep feta chunks intact. Salad can be made ahead and chilled; toss again before serving.

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Keywords: spring pea salad, mint salad, feta salad, summer side dish, quick salad, fresh pea salad, healthy salad

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