We love spring vegetables. One Mother's Day I came up with this flavorful green salad that everyone enjoyed. You could increase the dressing and mix in some cooked small pasta, like acini de pepe, to make it a more robust salad. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. In batches, place zucchini and asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine peas, leeks, zucchini mixture and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Lucas Akinyele
l_akinyele@yahoo.comThis pea salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mamun Khan2023
m.k58@gmail.comI love this pea salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
rokibulhassan shoyon2005
rokibulhassan.s@yahoo.comThis pea salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that's perfect for summer. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Mubashir Hussain
m@yahoo.comThis pea salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and it will still be delicious.
Nicholas Cook
nicholas@hotmail.comI love the combination of sweet peas, tangy feta, and fresh herbs in this pea salad. It's a delicious and refreshing side dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Sonju Das
s-d26@hotmail.comThis pea salad is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer.
Rifat YT
rifat@gmail.comI've made this pea salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.
David Saylor
dsaylor1@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite pea salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jamie Jacobson
jamie-jacobson25@hotmail.comI made this pea salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
sayyada akil
a_sayyada38@gmail.comThis pea salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet peas and the tangy dressing.
Anisia Swai
s.anisia@hotmail.comThe fresh herbs in this pea salad really make it shine. I used basil, mint, and chives, but you could use any combination of herbs that you like.
Nahashon Mburu
mn@yahoo.comI love the addition of feta cheese to this pea salad. It adds a nice salty flavor that balances out the sweetness of the peas.
Rev Finesse
r@yahoo.comThis pea salad is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.
Jennifer Pfeifer
jpfeifer@yahoo.comThis pea salad is a great way to use up leftover peas. I usually have a few cups of peas in my freezer, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them.
Dawn mcknight
dawnmcknight48@yahoo.comI love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip up a batch of pea salad whenever I need a quick and healthy side dish.
Marcus Payne
paynemarcus@hotmail.comThis is the best pea salad I've ever had. The flavors are so well balanced, and it's so refreshing.
Sci
sci@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of pea salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the peas are perfectly cooked.
ARK VOLC
arkvolc77@hotmail.comThis pea salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of sweet peas, tangy feta, and fresh herbs. I will definitely be making this again.