Feta and pea salad with balsamic dressing
Packed with goodness, this colorful pea salad with corn and feta cheese makes a wonderfully light and healthy starter or delicious side dish.
Ingredients
 | 2 cups of uncooked green peas |
 | 5 oz (140g) can of corn |
 | 1/2 red onion, chopped |
 | 10-12 cherry tomatoes |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar |
 | 3 tablespoons of olive oil |
 | 200 g (3/4 cup) of feta cheese |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this pea salad
- Boil the green peas in a saucepan with water and salt over medium heat for 1–2 minutes.
- Drain the peas and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and optional red onion into small pieces.
- Drain the canned corn.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Add the corn, tomatoes, feta, and onion to the peas.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chilled.
On warm weather days, there is nothing like a light and refreshing salad to beat the heat. This delicious pea salad is a wonderful blend of sweet and salty flavors, fresh ingredients, and a crunchy texture that makes it the perfect dish for hot summer days.
The salty feta is complimented by sweet corn and a touch of red onion and cherry tomatoes all mixed together in a balsamic vinaigrette.
It is this layering of flavors that is the secret to this dishes success.
And even better, the ingredients are all low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals. This makes the salad a great option for those who are trying to maintain a healthy diet.
It is quick and easy to prepare, and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for a summer barbecue or potluck. Whether you’re feeding a group of friends, or just looking for a light and refreshing week-day lunch, this salad is the perfect choice.
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Pea salad with corn and feta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups of uncooked green peas
- 200 g of feta cheese (3/4 cup)
- 5 oz can of corn (140 g)
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the green peas along with water and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the peas from the heat and drain.
- Place the peas in a large bowl.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and optional onion into small quarters.
- Drain the water from the canned corn.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper,.
- Combine peas with the canned corn, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and salad dressing.
- Toss the salad and serve.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This pea salad with corn and feta is a light salad that can easily be served as an starter or side dish. Serve it alongside with Instant Pot Creamy Sun-dried tomato chicken or this Air fryer garlic herb pork loin roast.
How to store it?
You can easily prepare this pea salad with corn and feta in advance and leave it in the fridge. Store it in an airtight glass container so it keeps fresh.
