Bacon-Wrapped Halloumi Recipe with Pea Salad

Also check out our seasonal ideas for runner bean recipes, broad bean recipes and courgette recipes.

When are peas in season?

British peas are at their best between May and August.

Easy pea recipes

Pea hummus

Experiment with dried black lime powder and make your own homemade pea hummus, perfect for afternoon snacking.

Pea and ham soup

An absolute classic, made with just five ingredients in 20 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for a nourishing, colourful lunch.

Three bowls of pea soup topped with ham slices

Pea risotto

Peas are the star ingredient in this meat-free risotto. If you don’t have any vermouth, just use a dry white wine instead.

Pea and halloumi fritters with charred lemon dip

Use up frozen peas to make these speedy halloumi fritters, flavoured with mint and chilli flakes for a little kick.

Stack of pea and halloumi fritters next to a salad

Pea, coconut and lime ice cream

Fresh garden peas are the hero ingredient in this spring-hued ice cream, made creamy with coconut milk and livened with a splash of vodka.

Pea and ham risotto

Frozen peas are the heroes in this summery risotto dish – providing a sweet contrast to salty ham hock.

Check out more delicious ham hock recipes, including salads, terrines and risottos.

Two plates of risotto topped with peas and ham and resting on a weaved table mat

Seared salmon with pea purée

Frozen peas are cooked with butter and shallots then whizzed into a vibrant purée, forming the perfect bed for seared salmon. It’s a colourful dish that’s on the table in just 20 minutes.

A fillet of salmon sat on a bed of green purée in the sun on cream plate

Chorizo risotto

This vibrant risotto sees frozen peas combined with crispy fried chorizo, parmesan and parsley.

Three bowls of chorizo and pea risotto on a grey table with a pot of grated parmesan

Pea and mint soup

Frozen peas are the secret weapon in this fresh, summery soup which is ready in just 30 minutes.

Baked crab and pea giant shells

Spoon zesty crab meat into pasta shells and serve in a creamy pea sauce for a vibrant family dinner.

Gnocchi with peas, pesto and spinach

Bright peas, fresh pesto and baby spinach add colour and vibrancy to this quick, creamy gnocchi recipe that's ready in just 10 minutes. More gnocchi recipes here...

Gnocchi with Peas, Spinach and Pesto Recipe

Pea orzo risotto with cavolo nero and chilli

Check out this creamy pea-studded risotto loaded with cavolo nero and punchy chilli. Make this quick and easy recipe for a warming midweek meal that's low in calories too.

Discover more of our best risotto recipes here..

Crispy spud salad with sauerkraut, ham hock and peas

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham.

Pea and Ham Hock Salad Recipe with Crispy Spuds and Sauerkraut

Leek, pea and spinach soup

Our soothing pea soup, topped with toasted seeds and served with crusty bread, is both nutritious and utterly delicious. It’s like a hug in a bowl.

A bowl of leek, spinach and pea soup, topped with seeds

Braised peas with jamón

Make peas the star of your next dinner party! Check out our simple recipe that pairs them beautifully with salty serrano ham, ready in 20 minutes.

Keema pie

A deeply savoury and aromatic recipe that's packed with rich lamb, creamy mash, fresh peas and warming spices for a super satisfying dinner that's ready in an hour. A real family winner.

Pea and Yorkshire Fettle croquettes with mint mayo

Crispy, golden and loaded with peas and crumbly Yorkshire fettle, the recipe for these perfect veggie croquettes comes from chef Chris Boustead of new Islington restaurant, Linden Stores.

Pea Croquettes Recipe with Feta and Mint Mayo

Pot-roast chicken with bacon, peas and lettuce

This is a great springtime dish, full of flavour and seasonal ingredients and a real nod to summer. The peas, lettuce and mint add a very clean, fresh taste and pot roasting the chicken keeps it tender.

Check out our other roast recipes here...

Pot Roast Chicken Recipe with Peas and Bacon

Quick pickled courgette and pea salad with ham hock and goat’s cheese

Add peas for a punch of summer sweetness to this fresh and vibrant dish. Try our pickled courgette salad with goat's cheese, ham hock and peas – it's quick, easy and low in calories. This makes more pickled courgettes than you need for the recipe, but they’ll keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

Even more courgette recipes here...

Quick pickled courgette, ham hock, pea and goat’s cheese salad

Smoked haddock and herb fishcakes with watercress and pea salad

Our pea salad with fresh watercress is served with herby haddock fishcakes coated in crunchy breadcrumbs – an easy midweek meal for two. Plenty more fishcake recipes here.

Haddock Fish Cakes Recipe with Watercress and Pea Salad

Bacon-wrapped halloumi with pea salad

Check out this vibrant pea salad topped with bacon-wrapped halloumi. This super simple recipe is gluten free and ready in just 20 minutes, a great midweek meal idea. More halloumi ideas here...

Tagliatelle with peas and summer green pesto

Upgrade your pesto pasta with the addition of sweet summer peas in this quick and easy recipe for two. A simple homemade pesto with rocket and parmesan is the perfect sauce for tagliatelle.

Spring salad with purple sprouting broccoli, peas and mozzarella

Ramp up this spring salad with a generous dose of peas. Purple sprouting broccoli, bright peas and creamy mozzarella make a quick and easy veggie meal for two, and it's under 300 calories.

Many more healthy salad recipes under 500 calories here...

Spring Salad Recipe with Broccoli, Peas and Mozzarella served on a white plate and a white surface

Burrata, pea gazpacho and vignarola salad

Check out this bright pea gazpacho and vignarola salad with burrata from Eusebi Deli. The cheese is creamy and soft while the gazpacho is light and refreshing – a great dinner party starter.

Lamb tacos with minted pea guacamole

Craving moreish Mexican flavours for dinner? Try these easy lamb tacos served with a zingy pea guacamole to create a vibrant, flavoursome recipe and a fun midweek meal to get stuck into.

We've got plenty more Mexican recipes here, too...

Lamb tacos with minted pea guacamole, feta and onion

Paneer tikka with pea and mint relish

Want some easy veggie dinner inspiration? Make our seasonal vegetarian recipe using fresh peas and the Indian cheese, paneer. For perfectly cooked paneer, make sure you have a crunchy, charred outside with a soft and succulent middle...divine!

Paneer Tikka Recipe with Pea and Mint Relish

Braised cuttlefish, peas and pancetta

Give peas the spotlight in this impressive dish, perfect for entertaining. Vibrant crunchy peas are served alongside salty pancetta and cuttlefish then topped with a fresh and zingy gremolata - the recipes comes from Little Duck The Picklery in Dalston.

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Braised Cuttlefish Recipe with Peas and Pancetta

Pan-fried chicken with peas and tarragon

The perfect pairing of peas and tarragon with rich and peppery pan-fried chicken create a quick dish that's packed full of flavour and a great, easy mid-week meal for two.

Lots more exciting chicken recipes here...

Slow-cooked shoulder of spring lamb, peas, broad beans and mint

Perfect spring flavours come together with a luxurious slow-cooked shoulder of lamb and bright pops of colour thanks to peas, broad beans and mint – this is a great low-effort, maximum-results recipe from Noble Rot in Bloomsbury.

More lamb recipes here...

Slow-Cooked Lamb Recipe with Peas, Broad Beans and Mint

Crab risotto with spinach and peas

Banish January blues and make our vibrant pea risotto with spinach for a low-calorie dinner for the family.

Pea Risotto Recipe with Spinach and Crab

Pea, cider and mint soup with crispy bacon croutons

Make the most of vibrant green peas in this simple, low calorie soup topped with crispy bacon croutons. Discover our best pea soup recipes here.

Chorizo, roasted red pepper and pea frittata

Liven up your frittata with sweet peas, spicy chorizo and a kick of chilli, then pop under the grill until puffed and golden – ready in just 15 minutes and low in calories. Plenty more frittata recipes here.

A chorizo frittata with red pepper and peas on a rustic baking tray

Gnocchi with peas and pancetta

Peas, pancetta and parmesan are the perfect partners for a super easy, ultra comforting gnocchi recipe that delivers dinner for two in under 30 minutes.

Tamarind-glazed tuna with sugar snap and mango salad

Served on a bed of crunchy sugar snap peas & fresh ripe mango, this deliciously sweet and sour dressed tuna is a simple but impressive dish that's full of flavour and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.

More impressive fish recipes here...

Seared Tuna Steak Recipe with a Pea and Mango Salad

Smoked trout and pea frittata with parsley and red onion salad

Studded with pops of sweet pea green and full of delicious smoked trout flavours, this frittata is quick and easy to make and doesn't require many ingredients.

We've got a whole collection with easy frittata recipes here...

Smoked Trout Frittata With Peas and Parsley and Red Onion Salad

Grilled peas and broad beans with minted yogurt sauce

This recipe for grilled peas and broad beans with minted yogurt sauce is a great dish to have on hand for a summer barbecue. The slightly charred flavour works really well with the fresh sweet peas and the tangy yogurt sauce. Recipe by Rosie Birkett.

Lightly spiced green peas

Make peas the hero of your plate with this aromatic recipe that sees them cooked in ghee and spiced up with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and chilli. Packed with flavour, they're perfect on the side of poached salmon. Try our salmon recipes here...