Crispy Pea Fritter Salad

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We mashed together peas, fresh mint and lemon zest with breadcrumbs to make small pan-fried cakes perfect for topping a salad.

Crispy Pea Fritter Salad
Credit: Jason Donnelly
Active Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced

  • ¾ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese plus 1/4 cup, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon, divided, plus more zest for garnish

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 1/4 cup leaves

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 8 cups mixed greens and/or pea shoots

  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber

  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes

Directions

  1. Mix snap peas, yogurt, 2 tablespoons feta, dill, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  2. Coarsely mash thawed peas in a medium bowl. Mash and stir in eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, chopped mint, garlic, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Using 1/4 cup of the pea mixture for each, shape four 3-inch-wide fritters and transfer to the pan. Cook until crispy, adjusting heat if necessary to prevent burning, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat with the remaining pea mixture and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

  4. Combine greens (and/or pea shoots), cucumber, radishes and mint leaves in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved sauce and toss to coat. Top the salad with the remaining 1/4 cup feta and the fritters. Serve with the remaining sauce and garnish with lemon zest, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
22g Fat
37g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups salad, 2 fritters & 2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 18g 36%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Vitamin A 4553IU 91%
Sodium 739mg 32%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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