Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Ginger Soy Dressing
Crisp, vibrant, and full of bold flavors, this Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Ginger Soy Dressing is a refreshing celebration of fresh produce. Blanched sugar snap peas pair beautifully with crunchy red bell pepper, julienned carrot, and a medley of cilantro and green onions, creating a colorful base for the zesty dressing. Infused with freshly grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of lime juice, the dressing adds a tangy-sweet umami kick, while toasted sesame seeds provide a delightful nutty finish. This 20-minute, no-cook recipe is perfect as a light side dish for Asian-inspired meals or a standalone lunch. Healthy, gluten-free, and bursting with texture and flavor, it’s the ultimate salad for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams sugar snap peas
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Wash and trim the sugar snap peas, removing any tough strings along the seams.
Blanch the sugar snap peas by boiling them in salted water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transferring them to an ice water bath. Drain and pat dry.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and julienne the carrot into matchstick-sized pieces.
Chop the fresh cilantro and thinly slice the green onions.
Prepare the dressing by grating the ginger and garlic into a small bowl. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, and lime juice, then whisk until fully combined.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, carrot, cilantro, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 521 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 5% | |
*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.
