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Spring Pea Salad

Spring pea salad with feta and almonds in a fresh lemon herb dressing

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This bright, herby salad is a celebration of spring flavors. Crisp peas, peppery radishes, and fresh mint and dill are tossed in a zesty lemon dressing and finished with feta and toasted almonds. It’s a vibrant, refreshing side dish that pairs perfectly with rich mains.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh shelled English peas (or frozen peas, thawed)
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced on a diagonal
  • 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped radishes (about 4-5 radishes)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peas. If using fresh English peas, blanch in boiling salted water for 60-90 seconds, then drain and plunge into ice water. Drain well. If using frozen, thaw under cool water and pat dry. No need to cook the sugar snap or snow peas; just slice them.
  2. Make the dressing. In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey. Shake or whisk until emulsified. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the salad. In a large bowl, toss the prepared English peas, sugar snap peas, snow peas, radishes, and red onion with about three-quarters of the dressing.
  4. Finish and serve. Right before serving, gently fold in the fresh herbs, crumbled feta, and toasted nuts. Drizzle with remaining dressing if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, add the herbs, cheese, and nuts just before serving. You can prep the vegetables and dressing a day ahead and store separately. To make vegan, omit the feta or use a vegan alternative.

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