Crisp Snow Pea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with crunch, this Crisp Snow Pea Salad is a vibrant side dish that brings together garden-fresh vegetables and a bold, flavorful dressing. Featuring tender blanched snow peas, crisp red bell peppers, sweet julienned carrot, and zesty green onions, this salad is tossed in a savory-sweet Asian-inspired dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey. The addition of lightly toasted sesame seeds adds a delightful nutty finish, tying all the flavors together. Perfect for spring or summer, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served as a healthy side dish or a light, refreshing appetizer. With its vibrant colors and irresistible crunch, this snow pea salad is sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams snow peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 stalks green onions (scallions)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the snow peas under cold water and pat them dry. Trim the ends and remove the strings if necessary.
Blanch the snow peas in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips, peel and julienne the carrot, and finely chop the green onions.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the snow peas, red bell pepper strips, julienned carrot, and chopped green onions.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and gently mix again.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1093 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
