Pea Salad
Pea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment for summer gatherings or a light lunch. This quick and easy recipe features sweet green peas, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing that combines to create a delightful explosion of taste in every bite. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be made ahead of time to enhance the flavors. Serve this salad chilled, and enjoy the joyous memories it evokes from family barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine peas, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Toss gently.
- In a separate small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon until smooth; adjust to taste.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg