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Green Salad with Peas

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peas, fresh, frozen or canned
  • 6 cups salad greens, torn in bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup low-fat salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese

Directions

  1. Thaw and drain frozen peas or rinse and drain canned peas.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine peas, salad greens and cucumber.
  3. Add dressing just before serving. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Try adding 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint to this salad for a refreshing twist!

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