Description
A vibrant pea salad with crispy pancetta and sweet pears, perfect for any holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 4 oz crispy pancetta, chopped
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the frozen peas, diced pears, and crispy pancetta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the peas, pancetta, and pears; toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy as a festive side dish!
Notes
Feel free to customize with nuts or cheese for added flavor. Can be made ahead by preparing the dressing a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg