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Fresh Spring Pea and Mint Salad with Feta

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A light, fresh salad combining sweet peas, cool mint, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for spring and summer meals. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is a healthy and satisfying side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh spring peas, shelled (or thawed frozen peas)
  • 1/3 cup (about 15g) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (100g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons or 30ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) sea salt, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g) freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 small shallot, finely minced

Instructions

  1. If using fresh peas, shell about 2 cups (300g) and rinse gently under cold water. If using frozen peas, thaw fully by running cold water over them in a colander until no longer icy. Drain well.
  2. Remove mint leaves from stems, stack, roll tightly, and slice thinly (chiffonade) to get about 1/3 cup (15g) finely chopped mint.
  3. If using, finely mince one small shallot.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, juice of one lemon (about 2 tablespoons), 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste until emulsified.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine peas, chopped mint, crumbled feta, and minced shallot if using. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly without breaking up the feta too much.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or pepper if needed.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour to let flavors marry. Do not chill longer to avoid peas losing their crunch.

Notes

Do not overcook or steam peas; raw peas have the best sweetness and crunch. Use chiffonade technique to chop mint to preserve aroma. Crumble feta by hand for best texture. Avoid overdressing salad to keep delicate flavors balanced. Best eaten fresh or within a few hours. Optional toppings include toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.

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Keywords: spring pea salad, mint salad, feta salad, healthy salad, easy salad, vegetarian salad, fresh pea salad

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