Description
A vibrant 10-minute salad combining sweet peas, salty feta, tangy lemon vinaigrette, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side or light meal, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
1 pound (4 cups) fresh or frozen peas, shelled
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (ensure it’s halal-certified)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or black pepper if unavailable)
Instructions
Place fresh peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to blanch (skip if frozen). Remove and ice-bathe to cool.
Chop mint leaves, parsley, and red onion. Combine in a large bowl.
Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Aleppo pepper.
Add peas and feta cheese to the bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving (optional).
Notes
For a creamier texture, replace 1 tablespoon olive oil with plain Greek yogurt.
Add cleaned arugula or baby spinach for extra greens.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Raw Preparation
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg