Spring Pea, Pepper & Goat Cheese Salad
A quick pea salad that's full of flavor and not too bad for the waistline.
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 3 cups peas fresh or frozen, thawed
- 3 oz goat cheese coarsely crumbled
- 1 tbsp shallot minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Char the red pepper over an open flame, or under the broiler until well blackened. Place in a paper bag and close. Allow to rest for 20 minutes. Remove and peel off the outer skin and discard stem and seeds. Cut into medium dice and add to the serving bowl.
- Add the peas, goat cheese, shallot, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1322IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
