CUCUMBER AND PEA SALAD

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Cucumbers meet peas in this creamy side dish garnished with finely chopped walnuts and basil leaves.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh baby peas
1 cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup shredded baby basil leaves, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 baby Persian cucumbers, sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook uncovered until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add parsley, 1/4 cup basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in baby peas and cucumbers. Garnish with remaining basil and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 46.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Serenity Posch
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Bart Baaijma
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.


shahzaib suhail
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.


Antora Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nano M
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I added some chopped bacon to this salad and it was amazing!


Zaniyah Davis
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and peas.


Aelica Pollard
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Don illest
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dorin Chirilescu
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the light and refreshing flavor.


Sam De “.kqzuhaa” Alemida
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This cucumber and pea salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The combination of cucumbers, peas, onions, and dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.