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Vibrant Spring Pea and Mint Salad with Feta

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A fresh and bright salad featuring sweet peas, aromatic mint, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for a quick, healthy, and vibrant side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 grams) fresh or frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (75 grams) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons (15 grams) toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups (300 g) of fresh or frozen peas and blanch for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain immediately in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
  2. While the peas cool, thinly slice 1 small red onion. If raw onion is too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Pick about 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves from their stems and roughly chop or tear them into smaller pieces.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the blanched peas, sliced onion, and chopped mint. Pour over the dressing and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Crumble 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese on top and give the salad one last gentle toss. If using toasted pine nuts, sprinkle them over now.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook peas; blanch for exactly 2 minutes and rinse immediately with cold water to keep them crisp and vibrant. Tear mint leaves instead of finely chopping to release oils better. Soak onion slices in cold water if you prefer a milder flavor. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice for best taste. Avoid over-mixing once feta is added to keep creamy chunks intact. Let salad rest 5-10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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