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Serine Milo

Snap Pea Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

A bright and fresh snap pea salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups fresh snap peas, trimmed You can substitute with snow peas or green beans if unavailable.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) For a dairy-free version, omit or substitute with vegan feta.
For the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon (juice only)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the snap peas under cool water, trimming the ends. If blanching, dip them in boiling water for about a minute and then place in an ice bath.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine snap peas, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. If using feta, sprinkle it in.
Making the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl or jar, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk or shake until well blended.
  2. Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more lemon for zing or honey for sweetness.
Combining
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad mix and toss to coat, then season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to try different ingredients like sliced radishes, fresh herbs, or toasted nuts for added texture and flavor.

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