Pea Salad with Feta and Mint
This Pea Salad with Feta and Mint is fresh, light, and bursting with spring flavor. Sweet green peas are tossed with salty feta, cooling mint, and bright lemon for a quick, no-cook side dish that’s ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for brunch, barbecues, picnics, or an easy weekday meal.
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 2 cups green peas fresh or frozen, thawed and well drained
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves finely chopped
- 1 –2 tbsp red onion or shallot very finely diced (optional)
- Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using frozen peas, thaw completely and pat dry.
- Add peas to a medium mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in feta, chopped mint, and onion (if using).
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently until just combined.
- Let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Finish with lemon zest just before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use cool or chilled peas to keep feta from softening too much.
- Mint is strong—start small and add more if needed.
- Best served lightly dressed and gently mixed.