Description
A refreshing and vibrant Crispy Pea Salad with a creamy buttermilk herb dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen peas, thawed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, fresh peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Pour the buttermilk herb dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the salad with toasted nuts or seeds, such as sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.
- Swap out the feta cheese for goat cheese or omit it entirely for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg