Best 8 Salad With Mint And Peas Recipes

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Salad with mint and peas is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish to accompany a main course. The combination of sweet peas, crisp mint, and a tangy dressing creates a delightful medley of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With so many variations on this classic recipe, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Whether you prefer a simple salad with just a few ingredients or a more complex dish with a variety of flavors, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MINTED PEA SALAD



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"In this refreshing recipe, fresh mint complements the peas' sweet flavor," relates Inez Orsburn, a field editor from Demotte, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash pepper
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 small onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add peas and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRISPY GRAIN SALAD WITH PEAS AND MINT



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Flash-frying steamed quinoa and millet accentuates the nutty flavor of both grains and adds a satisfying crunch to this spring salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Cooked Quinoa
2 cups Cooked Millet
4 cups safflower oil
Kosher salt
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
4 cups tender greens, such as pea shoots, baby kale, baby spinach, or a combination
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Spread grains on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand 1 hour. Heat safflower oil in a large pot until a thermometer reaches 350 degrees. Add grains, a cup at a time. Cook until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a fine sieve; transfer to another paper towel-lined sheet. Season with salt. (Return oil to 350 degrees before frying subsequent batches.)
  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook peas in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath; drain.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Slowly drizzle in olive oil. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine tender greens, fried grains, peas, mint, and scallions. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Season with salt and serve immediately.

MINT PEA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup fresh shelled peas
1/2 pound snow peas
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch mint, chopped fine (reserve some whole leaves for garnish)
8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Blanch peas and snow peas, about 1 minute each, rinsing in ice water so that they remain bright green and crisp. Drain and set aside to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, mix yogurt with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and fold into peas along with mint. Refrigerate covered. To serve, spoon onto individual plates or a serving platter, sprinkle bacon over the top and garnish with mint leaves.

PEA, FETA AND MINT SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces fresh shelled peas
Water, as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/4 ounces shelled pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
1 large handful fresh mint leaves
1 3/4 ounces snow pea leaves or baby English spinach
2 3/4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas in the boiling water until they are just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Refresh immediately by plunging them into a bowl of cold water. Drain and reserve the peas.
  • In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and honey, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, mix the peas, onions, pistachios, and pour over the dressing. Add the mint and snow pea leaves, and gently toss to coat with dressing. Top the salad with the feta cheese just before serving.

SALAD WITH MINT AND PEAS



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Pairing mint and peas signals that spring's in full swing. Use fresh mint, but skip the work of shelling peas: You'll get good results with frozen ones swapped in for fresh.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 head Bibb lettuce (about 9 ounces), washed well and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and mustard. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, peas, and mint; toss to coat.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH RADISHES, MINT AND RICOTTA SALATA



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There's a reason pea salad is usually slathered in mayonnaise. Just try to get those tiny rolling orbs to stay on your fork without it. That's why when it comes to pea salads, choose sugar snaps. They have the same bright sweetness as shelled peas but, eaten pod and all (no shucking required), they're easier to grab. Here, raw sugar snap peas are tossed with radishes, fresh mint, ricotta salata and a simple lemon-balsamic vinaigrette for a easy salad that's sweet, salty, creamy and fresh tasting.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sliced radishes
4 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/2 bunch mint leaves, torn (about 1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch kosher salt, more to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.
  • Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 94 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

POTATO SALAD WITH MINT AND PEAS



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Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Pea     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb small red potatoes
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup thawed frozen or cooked fresh baby peas (5 oz)
1/3 cup chopped or torn fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking, whisk together vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
  • Drain potatoes and halve or quarter if desired. Add to vinegar mixture while warm and toss to coat. Add oil, peas, and mint and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD



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Spring fever will hit instantly when you sample this lovely salad. A chopped shallot, mustard and honey complement the minty peas, and goat cheese ties the salad together.-Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cut in half crosswise; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with goat cheese., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest mint and peas available for the best flavor. Fresh mint leaves should be vibrant green and have a strong, aromatic scent. Peas should be plump and sweet.
  • Blanching Peas: Blanching the peas helps to preserve their bright green color and slightly crunchy texture. To blanch peas, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green. Immediately remove the peas from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Chilling Salad: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to blend and develop. This also makes the salad more refreshing.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the salad as a side dish with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu. It can also be served as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

This refreshing and flavorful salad is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fresh mint and peas. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite. Whether you're looking for a side dish, a light lunch, or a refreshing dinner, this salad is sure to please.

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