Description
A fresh and flavorful salad featuring crunchy peas and a variety of colorful vegetables, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrots, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers or 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a lighter option, or use a dairy-free alternative for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg