Healthy Green Pea Salad
This simple make-ahead vegetable dish that is packed with flavor and uses frozen peas and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen peas {do not thaw}
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 green onions {thinly sliced}
- 1 5 oz can water chestnuts {drained}
- 1 cup smoked almonds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain {you can sub in mayo}
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse almonds until the pieces are small. Add to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- In a food processor, pulse the water chestnuts until the pieces are small and uniform. Add to the mixing bowl.
- Add peas, green onions, cumin, and Greek yogurt to the bowl.
- Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Notes
If you are unable to find smoked almonds: heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 cup of almonds. Stir and toast for 8-10 minutes. Allow to fully cool before pulsing.
Chop almonds in the food processor before the water chestnuts to avoid the almonds clumping together from the leftover water chestnut liquid.
Will keep in the fridge for 4 days if using Greek yogurt, or 6 days if using mayo.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Green Pea Salad
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 138
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 265mg8%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 385IU8%
Vitamin C 19.1mg23%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.