Description
A refreshing and vibrant side dish with sweet, tender peas and a tangy dressing, perfect for picnics and light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: If using frozen peas, thaw them under running cold water. For fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Combining: In a large bowl, combine the sweet green peas, diced red onion, and chopped dill.
- Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Mixing: Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serving: Serve chilled for the best taste experience.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding diced cucumber or bell peppers. Adjust the sugar in the dressing based on your preference for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg