Pepper Pea Salad with Sesame Dressing
Crisp, colorful, and full of flavor, this Pepper Pea Salad with Sesame Dressing is the perfect fusion of fresh produce and bold Asian-inspired flair. Featuring sweet sugar snap peas, vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, crunchy julienned carrots, and a touch of green onion, this salad brings a medley of textures to your plate. The real star, however, is the luscious sesame dressing, made with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic for a balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish, this salad is both visually stunning and palate-pleasing. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required beyond a quick blanch for the peas, it’s an easy yet elegant side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light, refreshing meal. Serve it fresh for peak flavor or let it chill for the tangy sesame dressing to fully meld with the crisp veggies.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams sugar snap peas
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the sugar snap peas, trim the ends, and remove the strings if necessary. Blanch the peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking. Drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
Cut the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin matchstick-sized pieces.
Step 3
Thinly slice the green onions on a diagonal and set aside.
Step 4
To make the sesame dressing, grate the fresh ginger and finely mince the garlic. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched snap peas, bell peppers, carrot, and green onions. Pour the sesame dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
Step 6
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle a few extra sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Step 7
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (683.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 599.1 |
| Total Fat 32.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1358.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.3g | |
| Protein 16.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 185.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 990.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories