Description
Discover the refreshing taste of our Pea Salad with Red Onions and Cheese! This vibrant dish combines sweet green peas, crunchy red onions, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful flavor profile that will please your taste buds. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for those busy days when you crave something nutritious yet satisfying. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a colorful side that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or shredded cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse fresh peas under cold water or thaw frozen peas.
- Finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the peas and onion; gently fold in the cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad; toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg