Best 8 Snow Pea And Green Bean Salad Recipes

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Snow pea and green bean salad is a light, refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The sweetness of the snow peas and the crispness of the green beans are a winning combination, and the addition of fresh herbs and a tangy dressing makes this salad truly special. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a light lunch, this snow pea and green bean salad is sure to please.

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SPRING PEA SALAD WITH JAMON AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Spring Pea Salad with Jamon and Mustard Vinaigrette image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup chardonnay vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely minced
Kosher salt
Kosher salt
1 cup shucked English peas
1/2 pound snap peas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices Jamon Serrano
2 cups pea shoots
1 cup snow peas, julienned lengthwise
1/4 cup grated Manchego
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, hazelnut oil, pepper, shallot and salt to taste in a small bowl. Adjust the seasonings. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt until the water tastes slightly of salted broth. Prepare an ice bath.
  • Blanch the English peas and snap peas separately, for about 10 seconds each. Shock in the ice water and drain on paper towels. Cut the snap peas into thirds.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Tear the Jamon Serrano slices into bite-sized pieces and add to the oil in the skillet. Cook until crispy on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Assemble the salad: Toss the English peas, snap peas, pea shoots and snow peas with the vinaigrette to taste. Plate the salad and top with the Manchego, toasted hazelnuts and crispy jamon.

SNOW PEA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Green Bean     Pea     Chill     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and strings discarded
2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds, toasted lightly

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the green beans for 4 minutes, add the snow peas, and cook the vegetables for 30 seconds. Drain the vegetables, transfer them to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking, and drain them. Pat the vegetables dry between several thicknesses of paper towels and in a bowl toss them with the sunflower seeds and the dressing.

ORIENTAL SALAD (BEAN SPROUT AND SNOW PEA SALAD)



Oriental salad (Bean sprout and snow pea salad) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds fresh bean sprouts
1/4 pound snow peas
Salt to taste, if desired
1/2 pound cooked, smoked ham, such as Westphalian
1/2 pound cooked, roast smoked turkey or plain boneless breast of turkey, available in supermarkets
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander, optional
2 teaspoons imported mustard
1 egg
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • If you desire, pick over the bean sprouts to remove and discard the tiny curlicues at the top and/or bottom. Put the bean sprouts in a salad bowl.
  • Drop the snow peas into a basin of boiling water lightly seasoned with salt. Bring to the boil and drain. Chill under cold running water. Drain. Add to the bean sprouts.
  • Cut the ham and turkey breast into very fine shreds. There should be about two cups of each. Add this to the bowl.
  • Add the celery, scallions and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with the coriander.
  • To make the salad dressing, blend the mustard, egg, ginger and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Add salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 687 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEAN 'N' PEA SALAD



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This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to this appealing toss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup diced pimientos
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SNOW PEA SALAD WITH SHALLOT AND TARRAGON



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Summer is the season for these crisp, slightly sweet green veggies -- enjoy them in salads and stir-fries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons champagne or white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 pound snow peas, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add shallot, snow peas, and tarragon and combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

GREEN BEAN, CORN AND PEA MARINATED SALAD



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Make and share this Green Bean, Corn and Pea Marinated Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Onions

Time P1D

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) can green beans
1 (16 ounce) can canned corn niblets
2 cups frozen peas (cooked only until firm-tender and cooled)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, sliced
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain the green beans, and corn over a colinder, then place in a glass bowl with the cooked peas, green pepper and sliced onions.
  • In a saucepan heat sugar, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder (if using) bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stirring continuously ONLY until the sugar dissolves completely (do not boil for a long time).
  • Remove from heat and pour over the veggies.
  • Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 748.5, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 60.4, Protein 9.3

PEAS 'N' BEAN SALAD



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This recipe was one of the first I tried from a new cookbook many years ago. I was intrigued by the variety of ingredients. It's been a favorite ever since, and whenever I take this dish somewhere, there are never leftovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 package (10 ounces) frozen baby lima beans
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Sliced green onion, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare the peas and beans according to package directions; drain and cool. Combine cooked vegetables in a 1-1/2-qt. clear glass bowl., In a small bowl, combine the red onion, mayonnaise, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon over vegetables; garnish with eggs and green onion if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRISP SNOW PEA SALAD



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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

1 lb snow peas
1/4 cup very thinly sliced carrot (Matchstick size)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder
salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, preferably toasted

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender snow peas and green beans. Look for pods that are bright green and crisp. Avoid any pods that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Blanch the snow peas and green beans before adding them to the salad. This will help to preserve their bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad. For example, you could add red bell pepper, orange carrots, or sliced almonds.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you could also try a creamy dressing or a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Snow pea and green bean salad is a great make-ahead dish.

Conclusion:

Snow pea and green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful 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 delicious salad, give this recipe a try.

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