Pea Salad
Pea Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines vibrant green peas with crisp vegetables and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simple weeknight dinners, this salad bursts with flavor and nutrition. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it on its own—either way, your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh green peas (or 1 cup frozen peas)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse fresh peas under cool water or thaw frozen peas.
- Dice cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Add peas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and dill to the bowl; gently combine until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a side or light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg