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Minty Pea Salad
5 from 14 votes

Minty Pea Salad

Minty Pea Salad blends thawed sweet peas with a bright lemon and shallot vinaigrette, fresh mint, and a hint of zest for a refreshing side dish. The salad is lightly dressed with olive oil and seasoned simply with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. This combination results in a crisp, cool dish balancing herbal and citrus notes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 (3/4 cup each)
Calories: 117 kcal
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

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

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  1. Let the peas thaw in a colander to allow excess moisture to drain away. Rinsing briefly with cool water will expedite the thawing process.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Rinse the mint to remove any dirt or debris. Pull the leaves from the stems and then slice into thin strips (or chop roughly).
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 (3/4 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% 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.