Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining the sweetness of peas, crisp cabbage, and the fresh flavors of mint and parsley, finished with a zesty lemon dressing and savory parmesan cheese. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas, blanched
- 3 cups green or white cabbage, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 4 radishes, finely sliced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Reserve Parmesan: Set aside 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese for garnish to be used later.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the blanched peas, finely sliced cabbage, mint leaves, parsley leaves, sliced radishes, the remaining parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all the fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Let Sit: Allow the salad to rest for 5 minutes at room temperature so the cabbage wilts slightly and the flavors meld.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and add extra salt and black pepper if needed. Garnish with the reserved parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Blanching the peas enhances their sweetness and softens their texture to complement the crunch of cabbage.
- Finely slicing the cabbage and radishes ensures easier eating and better flavor distribution.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day; however, the cabbage will become softer over time.
- For a vegan option, substitute parmesan cheese with a plant-based alternative or nutritional yeast.
- If fresh mint or parsley are not available, dried herbs can be used but reduce quantity as they are more concentrated in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (blanching peas)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: pea salad, cabbage salad, parmesan salad, mint salad, fresh herb salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe
