⏱ 12 min total

Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad

Name: Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 cup, whole Snow peas; ½ cucumber Cucumber; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ oz (14 halves) English walnuts; ¼ tsp Lemon juice; ¼ tbsp Water; ¼ tbsp Dill; ¼ pinch Cayenne pepper; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 289 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

129

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.1g
15% of calories
Carbs
16g
45% of calories
Fat
6.2g
40% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad (289 g) has 129 calories, with 5.1 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (89% DV), Vitamin K (49% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV).

Per 100 g

45cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.9g

Net carbs

11g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.3g

7.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C89%
Vitamin K49%
Vitamin B622%
Pantothenic acid27%
Iron40%
Copper22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber15%
Thiamine19%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Folate (B9)17%
Potassium10%
Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 2 min

1
Prepare a bowl of ice water.
2
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and boil the peas until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water. Once cold, drain well and pat dry.
3
Chop the walnuts and mash them into a paste. Whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne, and dill until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Toss the mixture with the peas and cucumber until evenly coated.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (289 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	78 μg	9%
Vitamin C	81 mg	89%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	58 μg	49%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	19%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	22%
Folate (B9)	67 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	27%
Choline	32 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	82 mg	8%
Iron	3 mg	40%
Potassium	493 mg	10%
Magnesium	56 mg	13%
Phosphorus	116 mg	17%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	1 mg	24%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	72 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	882 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 129 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

25min
Walking (3.5 mph)
16min
Cycling (moderate)
11min
Running (6 mph)
18min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad?

One serving of Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad (1 serving) has 129 calories, which works out to 45 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad?

47 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad?

7.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (289 g)

Calories129

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.2g	8%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 47mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary fiber 4.3g	15%
Total sugars 7.7g
Protein 5.1g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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