Fresh Snow Pea With Feta Salad Recipe
With its crispy snow fresh peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta, this salad offers a delicious combination of textures and flavors. Ready in 25 min.
Equipment
- slotted spoon
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Chef's knife and cutting board
- Colander or strainer
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups snow peas blanched
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the snow peas and blanch them for 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the snow peas to a bowl of ice water (a bowl filled with cold water and ice) to stop the cooking process.
- Let them cool for a few minutes, then drain and pat dry with a kitchen or paper towel.
- While the snow peas are cooling, prepare the other vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes; slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- Thinly slice the red onion. Soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain.
- Whisk the olive oil and red wine vinegar together in a small bowl until well combined. Add fresh dill.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the acidity or oil content if needed.
- Combine the blanched snow peas, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled creamy feta cheese over the salad.
- Gently toss again, just enough to distribute the feta without breaking up the vegetables.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
Blanch the snow peas quickly in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the creamy dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a bit more vinegar. For a milder taste, increase the olive oil.
Soak the thinly sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharpness.
Crumble the creamy feta cheese yourself rather than buying pre-crumbled feta. Add it just before serving to maintain its texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
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