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Light and Lemony English Pea Salad

Cultural Context

This salad celebrates the fresh flavors of spring, highlighting the sweetness of english peas paired with zesty lemon and herbs. Traditionally enjoyed in American picnics and gatherings, it embodies the essence of seasonal eating. Variations may include additional ingredients like radishes or different cheeses, making it a versatile dish loved by many.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 10-ounce packages sweet peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt
black pepper
chives
white baby onion

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories while ricotta offers a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

1

Start with two 10-ounce packages of sweet peas.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the peas.

3

Roughly chop chives and add them over the peas.

4

Zest two lemons to get 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and add it to the mixture.

5

Season the salad with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

6

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt if needed.

7

Chop some white baby onion and mix it into the salad before serving.

8

Serve the salad immediately or let it sit for a while to enhance the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

blanchingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Pea SaladSpring Pea Salad

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