Garden Pea Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Garden Pea Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender peas, crunchy red bell pepper, cool cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is as vibrant in color as it is in taste. Tossed in a light and tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this recipe perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, making every bite a refreshing delight. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required (unless blanching frozen peas), this easy-to-make pea salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy weeknight side. Serve it straight from the fridge for a cool, refreshing dish that's perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using frozen peas, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the peas for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely. If using fresh peas, ensure they are shelled and rinsed.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise, then slice into small chunks.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish, or chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	785.1 grams (785.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	758

Total Fat 45.10g	58%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1331mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 72.60g	26%
Dietary Fiber 22.30g	80%
Total Sugars 33.90g
Protein 20.10g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155mg	12%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1535mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 37.4%