Looking for a vibrant, flavorful, and healthy salad? Roasted pepper and snow pea salad is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of roasted bell peppers with the crispness of fresh snow peas. This springtime classic is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. The roasting process caramelizes the peppers, intensifying their natural sweetness and creating a smoky flavor. Combined with the tender snow peas, crunchy almonds, and a tangy dressing, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEPPER PEA SALAD
Take a break from pasta and potato salads with this easy-to-assemble medley from Jan Roat. "Peas are one of my favorite vegetables," she writes from Grass Range, Montana. "They complement nearly every meal, particularly when used in this cool summer salad."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the peas, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil and Italian seasoning. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKPEA & ROASTED PEPPER SALAD
This healthy salad is good with all sorts of dishes, particularly cold or barbecued meats and fish
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip onto a plate and crush roughly with a fork. Drain the peppers, then roughly chop. Mix the mashed chickpeas and peppers with the remaining ingredients, plus some seasoning.
- Serve in one big bowl, or four small ones so everyone has their own portion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium
PEPPER AND SNOW PEA SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high or heat charcoal grill. Place peppers under broiler or on grill and cook on all sides until skin is well charred. When cool enough to handle split in half, core and discard charred skin.
- Cut peppers lengthwise into thin strips. There should be about 1 cup. Put strips in salad bowl.
- Bring enough water to a boil to cover peas when added. Add salt to taste. Add peas and let boil 2 minutes. Drain in sieve. Run cold water briefly over peas and drain. Add to salad bowl.
- Cut onion in half, cut each half crosswise into thin slice and add to bowl.
- Put mustard and vinegar in separate bowl and add salt and pepper. Start beating vigorously with whisk while adding oil. Stir in parsley.
- Pour sauce over the vegetables and toss.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 504 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED PEPPER AND SNOW PEA SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook snow peas in boiling salted water to cover for 2 minutes. Drain. Run cold water briefly over snow peas and drain again. Put snow peas, pepper strips and onion in a salad bowl.
- Put mustard, vinegar and cumin in a small bowl and add salt and pepper. Beat vigorously with a whisk while adding oil. Stir in the parsley and pour dressing over vegetables. Toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATO-SNOW PEA SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 pound roughly chopped yellow and red tomatoes, 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1/4 pound thinly sliced snow peas; toss.
BLACK-EYED PEA, PINEAPPLE AND RED PEPPER SALAD
Categories Salad Herb Pepper No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Pineapple Pea Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk Dijon mustard and cider vinegar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add to salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line large bowl with kale. Fill with salad. Garnish salad with cilantro sprigs and serve.
ROASTED BEET AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Herb Mustard Vegetable Arugula Pea Beet Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil. Bake until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool. Peel beets and cut into wedges.
- Cook sugar snap peas in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Pat dry.
- Mix mustard and vinegar in small bowl. Gradually mix in oil, then dill and sugar. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover sugar snap peas and chill. Cover dressing and beets separately and let stand at room temperature.)
- Line platter with arugula. Mix beets, sugar snap peas and dressing in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon atop arugula.
ROASTED PEPPER SALAD
Here's a versatile, pretty side that will go with a summer full of entrées! -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon into pepper halves., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRISP SNOW PEA SALAD
A simple Japanese dressing turns crunchy snow peas into a refreshing salad. Great with grilled salmon or chicken. Created by Heather Trim for Food and Drink.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Snip ends and remove string from snow peas. Fill a large bowl full of ice water.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, and add snow peas and carrots.
- Cook just until snow peas turn bright green, about 15 seconds, drain and plunge into cold water. Drain well and pat dry.
- Cut snow peas diagonally into ½-inch (1-cm) wide pieces. Place in a bowl along with carrots.
- To prepare dressing, whisk soy with lemon juice, sesame oil, sugar and wasabi powder, making sure sugar and wasabi powder are dissolved.
- Stir with snow peas and carrots. Taste and add salt if needed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 513.1, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 4.5
CHICKEN, RED PEPPER AND SNOW PEA SALAD
This is from my 365 One Dish Meals Cookbook. Try switching out the salad greens for bagged coleslaw mix.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add pine nuts and 1 minced garlic clove.
- Cook, stirring, until golden, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Fill the same pot ¾ full with water and heat to boiling over high heat.
- Add snow peas and red pepper and cook 1-2 minutes, until crisp tender.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Drain well; return to pot.
- Add remaining 4 tablespoons vegetable oil and 2 minced garlic cloves to pot along with chicken, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, sesame oil and salt.
- Toss until well mixed.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight before serving on salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 232.3, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6.3, Protein 23.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of colorful bell peppers. This will add visual appeal to your salad.
- Roast the bell peppers until they are slightly charred. This will give them a smoky flavor.
- Use fresh snow peas. Frozen snow peas can be used in a pinch, but they won't have the same crisp texture as fresh snow peas.
- Make the dressing ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld.
- Serve the salad immediately. This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
This roasted pepper and snow pea salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!
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