Pea Mint Salad
Ingredients you'll need
For the Salad:
- 300g frozen green peas
- A handful of fresh mint
- 1/2 cucumber
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving (Optional):
- Bread or toast
- Vegan cottage cheese
Let's get cookin'
- Defrost the frozen green peas in a pot over low heat (or use the microwave, or simply rinse with warm water in a colander).
- Finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
- Dice the cucumber into small cubes. Add the defrosted peas, chopped cucumber, and chopped mint to a large bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Mix everything well until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately as a fresh side salad, or spread on toasted bread with vegan cottage cheese for a light lunch.
Fresh Sring Salad with peas and mint
Brighten up any meal with this fresh pea and mint salad that's crisp, refreshing, and bursting with spring flavors! This quick green salad combines sweet green peas with cool cucumber and aromatic fresh mint in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal prep, this easy side dish is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining.
What makes this spring salad so special is its vibrant simplicity - the natural sweetness of peas pairs beautifully with the cooling effect of cucumber and mint, while fresh lemon juice adds brightness and the olive oil brings everything together. The vegan salad is incredibly versatile: serve it as a light side dish, pile it onto toast with vegan cottage cheese for a nutritious lunch, or even use it as a fresh topping for grain bowls.
Perfect for meal prep, this pea salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, making it an excellent option for packed lunches or quick healthy snacks. The Mediterranean-inspired recipe uses frozen peas, making it accessible year-round even when fresh peas aren't in season. Whether you're looking for healthy side dishes, light lunch ideas, or simply want to add more vegetables to your diet, this mint cucumber salad delivers fresh flavors with minimal effort. It's proof that the best recipes are often the simplest ones!
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