Raw Snap Pea Salad Recipes

FRESH SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Add peas to dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes before serving.

SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until peas turn bright green. Remove peas and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl., Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours before serving. If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest.

RAW SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed, if necessary), sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal, 1 cup finely chopped red onion, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.

POTATO SALAD WITH GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Trim off ends of snap peas and remove strings.
• In a saucepan, add snap peas and cover with water. Add salt, bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp and tender. Drain.
• Place potatoes in a saucepan. Add water to cover and salt. Bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Do not overcook. Drain. The salad should be made while potatoes are still warm.
• Peel potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Leave skins on if desired. Place slices in a bowl and add snap peas. Add vinegar, oil, shallots, garlic, chervil, salt and pepper. Toss and blend well. Serve immediately.

SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• So long as you find the right snap peas, you'll have a smashing salad. But I find that putting your knife to them adds even more excitement, a little textural variation and attractiveness. Accordingly, run the tip of your knife along the spine of some of the larger pods, open them like a book to expose the peas, and gently pull to separate the two sides of the pod. Slice others diagonally in half or thirds. Keep small ones whole.
• Combine the peas and mint in a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss gently but well. Season to taste with more salt and lemon, if you'd like. Add the arugula to the bowl and toss gently to coat the leaves in the dressing without bruising them. Arrange it all prettily on a platter and serve straightaway.

RAW PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss peas, celery, green onions, macadamia nuts and bacon bits together. Whisk together the Garden Court Dressing, sour cream and salt. Stir into salad and enjoy!