Minty Pea Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 (3/4 cup each)
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Calories
117 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Minty Pea Salad
Description
The Minty Pea Salad uses frozen peas thawed to remove excess moisture, combined with a lemon-based vinaigrette made from lemon zest and juice, minced shallot, olive oil, salt, and fresh black pepper. The vinaigrette coats the peas, imparting a tart and mildly pungent flavor.
Fresh mint leaves are rinsed, stripped from stems, and sliced or chopped before being stirred in, adding a cool, herbal aroma and taste. The lemon zest adds brightness and a subtle bitterness that complements the sweetness of the peas and freshness of the mint. The salad is mixed gently to combine all flavors evenly.
This salad is suitable as a light side or accompaniment, particularly in spring or summer meals, bringing a fresh vegetable element with citrus and herb accents.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. peas $1.59, frozen
- 1 lemon $0.75, fresh
- 1 shallot $0.22, small, minced, about 2 Tbsp
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.01
- black pepper $0.05, freshly cracked
- 3-4 mint $1.00, fresh sprigs
Instructions
- Let the peas thaw in a colander to allow excess moisture to drain away. Rinsing briefly with cool water will expedite the thawing process.
- While the peas are thawing, prepare the lemon and shallot vinaigrette. Zest the lemon using a zester or a small holed cheese grater. Be sure to scrape off just the yellow zest and none of the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside, then squeeze about 2 tablespoons of the juice into a separate bowl.
- Peel the dry, papery skin from the shallot, then mince it finely. Add it to the bowl with the lemon juice, along with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (5-10 cranks of a pepper mill). Whisk the ingredients together until combined, then set aside.
- Rinse the mint to remove any dirt or debris. Pull the leaves from the stems and then slice into thin strips (or chop roughly).
- Add the thawed peas to a large bowl along with the vinaigrette, mint, and a hefty pinch of the lemon zest. Stir to combine, then taste and add more zest if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(3/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.03g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.53g | 7% |
| Fat | 7.18g | 11% |
| Sodium | 213.4mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.33g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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