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Fresh Spring Pea and Feta Salad with Easy Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette

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A light, fresh salad combining sweet spring peas, tangy feta, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick side or a light lunch, this salad celebrates spring flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups fresh shelled peas (frozen peas can be used if thawed and drained)
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peas: shell fresh peas and rinse under cold water. If using frozen peas, thaw and drain well. Set aside.
  2. Slice the red onion very thinly. If raw onion is too sharp, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. Make the vinaigrette: combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine peas, baby spinach or arugula, sliced onion, crumbled feta, and chopped mint leaves.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly without crushing peas or greens.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a drizzle of olive oil if needed.
  7. Serve immediately for best freshness. If preparing ahead, keep dressing separate and add just before serving.

Notes

Do not overdress the salad to preserve delicate flavors. Soaking red onion slices in cold water softens their sharpness. Shake vinaigrette in a jar for better emulsification. Fresh peas are preferred for best texture; if using frozen, thaw and drain thoroughly. Keep dressing separate if making ahead to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: spring pea salad, feta salad, lemon vinaigrette, fresh peas, easy salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad

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