HERBY PEA SALAD

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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
3 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups frozen petite peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
2 tablespoons each minced fresh chives and parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

Lucas Akinyele
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This pea salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mamun Khan2023
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I love this pea salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


rokibulhassan shoyon2005
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This 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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I made this pea salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


sayyada akil
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This 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
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The 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
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I 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
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This pea salad is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Jennifer Pfeifer
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This 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
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I 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
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This is the best pea salad I've ever had. The flavors are so well balanced, and it's so refreshing.


Sci
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I'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
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This 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.