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!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the snow peas under cold water and pat them dry. Trim the ends and remove the strings if necessary.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips, peel and julienne the carrot, and finely chop the green onions.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the snow peas, red bell pepper strips, julienned carrot, and chopped green onions.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and gently mix again.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(481.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	417.3

Total Fat 24.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1798.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.6mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1092.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.2%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 36.0%