🫛 Best Creamy Mediterranean Pea Salad
Fresh • Creamy • Light • Ready in Minutes
This Creamy Mediterranean Pea Salad is a refreshing blend of sweet peas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy yogurt-based dressing. It’s lighter than classic mayo-heavy versions but still rich, satisfying, and perfect as a side dish, picnic salad, or quick lunch. 🌿
🥗 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Salad
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3 cups green peas (fresh blanched or frozen, thawed)
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½ small red onion, finely diced
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½ cup cucumber, diced (seeds removed)
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¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp toasted walnuts or almonds (optional, for crunch)
For the Creamy Mediterranean Dressing
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
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1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 small garlic clove, finely minced
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
🥄 Instructions
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Prepare the Peas
If using fresh peas, blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then immediately cool in ice water. Drain well. -
Mix the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine peas, red onion, cucumber, herbs, feta, and nuts (if using). -
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. -
Combine & Chill
Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor. -
Serve & Enjoy
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve cold or slightly chilled.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Salad
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Light & creamy without heavy mayo
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High in protein and fiber
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Naturally gluten-free
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Mediterranean diet–friendly
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Ready in under 15 minutes
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use mayonnaise instead of yogurt?
A: Yes! You can replace half or all of the yogurt with mayonnaise for a richer, more classic creamy pea salad.
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
A: Absolutely. It tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge. Best enjoyed within 24 hours.
Q: Is this salad vegan?
A: To make it vegan, use plant-based yogurt and skip the feta or replace it with vegan cheese.
Q: What can I add for extra protein?
A: Grilled chicken, chickpeas, or canned tuna work beautifully.
Q: Can I use frozen peas?
A: Yes—just thaw them fully and pat dry before using.
