Best 20 Sugar 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.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place snap peas in pot, and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
• Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons raspberries in a strainer over a bowl, and crush with a wooden spoon. Discard pulp. Mix vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper with the strained raspberry juice.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the snap peas, remaining raspberries, and blueberries. Cover, and chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Toss with greens just before serving.

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cut in half crosswise; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with goat cheese., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, trim the ends of the snap peas. Blanch the peas in the boiling water just until tender-crisp and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the peas from the pot and cool completely in ice water, about 1 minute. Drain the peas on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• Using a chef's knife, trim the roots and stems off the radishes. Quarter about half and thinly slice the rest to create texture in the salad. Mince the chives.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the peas, radishes, and minced chives.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine.
• Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND BLUEBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Cut ends off snap peas and pull off the tough strings running up the sides.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add snap peas, cover, and steam for 1 minute or until you reach desired tenderness. Don't overcook because you still want a little crunch.
• Transfer peas to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to stop the cooking and retain the bright green color; drain well. Transfer peas to a large bowl and add arugula-spinach combo and 2/3 cup blueberries.
• Combine oil, blueberries, vinegar, and honey for dressing in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
• Drizzle dressing over salad mixture and toss until well coated. Sprinkle almonds over the top and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD II

Steps:

• Snap large pea pods in half, and place peas in a salad bowl with cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onion, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients and coat with dressing, and refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

SUGAR SNAP PEA, RADISH, AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook peas in a saucepan of boiling salted water just until they turn a brighter shade of green, about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
• Cut halved cucumber and radishes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Toss peas, cucumber, radishes, and sesame seeds with vinegars and season with salt and pepper.

CHINESE SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, heat oil in a small sauce pan over med heat, add ginger; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper, cook 1 minute more. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar and salt bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, cool.
• To prepare the salad, cook peas in boiling water 30 seconds.** Drain and rinse in cold water. combine peas and remaining ingredients except sesame seeds. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• **I've also cooked them in a 'made for the microwave' pot.
• They steam better!

SUGAR-SNAP PEA AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl; whisk to combine.
• Steam sugar snap peas for about 30 seconds or until bright green and still crunchy Remove from heat and run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Drain.
• Toss sugar snap peas with strawberries and dressing (Dressing may have settled, feel free to give it another whisk before adding to salad).
• Serve immediately or chill for no more than an hour.
• Recipe may be doubled, tripled, etc.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring medium pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch peas until just tender and bright green, about 3 minutes.
• Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool; drain well.
• In a large salad bowl, combine peas, radishes and chives.
• For Vinaigrette: In a small jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, shake together oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
• Toss salad with vinaigrette and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH (CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND) MINT

Steps:

• To blanch the peas, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of well-salted ice water and set it nearby.
• Add the peas to the boiling water, let the water return to a boil, then cook for 2 more minutes. Remove the peas from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into the ice water. When the peas are cold, drain them and lay on paper towels to dry.
• Cut the peas in half lengthwise, then set aside.
• Coat a medium saute pan with olive oil, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Set the pan over medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the prosciutto and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crispy. Add the red wine vinegar. Turn off the heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula, snap peas, onion and garlic.
• Scatter the crispy prosciutto on top and any juices from the pan.
• Add the pecorino and mint.
• Garnish with cracked black pepper.

SHRIMP, SUGAR-SNAP PEA AND POTATO SALAD WITH MINT AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Trim and string the peas, then thinly slice them crosswise. Place them in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in the oil.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until opaque, 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the bowl of peas.
• While the potatoes are warm, slice them into 1/2-inch rounds, and place them in a small bowl. Gently toss them with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread them on a large platter to cool.
• When the shrimp are cool, toss with the peas and remaining vinaigrette. Spoon the mixture over the potatoes. Tear the mint leaves, and scatter the pieces over the salad. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Drizzle with oil and add a little vinegar to taste, if needed.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• To blanch the peas, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and set up a large bowl of well-salted ice water. Toss the peas into the boiling water, let the water return to a boil and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain the peas and immediately plunge them into the ice water. When the peas are cold, drain them and lay on paper towels to dry. Cut in half lengthwise and reserve.
• Coat a medium saute pan with olive oil and add the garlic and red pepper; bring the pan to medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and ditch it - it has fulfilled its garlic destiny! Add the prosciutto to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy, then add the vinegar. Turn off the heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula, snap peas and onion along with the prosciutto and any juices from the pan; toss well. Add the pecorino and mint and taste it. Season with salt if needed and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Place sugar snap peas, radishes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oil in a serving bowl.
• Toss well. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

ROASTED BEET AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

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.

BEET AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak onion in cold water in a small bowl 10 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
• Whisk together vinegar, coriander, sugar, and salt in a salad bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
• Toss onion and beets with dressing.
• Steam sugar snaps over boiling water, covered, 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well in sieve and toss with beet mixture.

SUGAR SNAP PEA COBB SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar and shallot in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• For the salad: Arrange the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
• Arrange the arugula, snap peas, tomatoes, avocado and eggs on a large serving platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Crumble the bacon on top and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles before serving.

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, ginger, miso, 1/2 cup vinegar, lemon or lime zest and juice, and sugar. Process for about 30 seconds to form a creamy emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add vinegar if needed.
• Make the salad: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup water. Add the dried apricots and poach just until rehydrated, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
• In a serving bowl, combine the kale, snap peas and feta. Add salad dressing to taste, and toss well. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with poached apricots. Sprinkle with mint and serve.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
• Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Mix the parsley, vinegar, 2 teaspoons mustard, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Transfer 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs. Set the pork on the baking sheet; season with1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard, then pat the breadcrumb mixture all over. Roast until the pork is golden and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the peas and carrots in a microwave-safe bowl; add a pinch of salt and a splash of water, cover with plastic wrap and pierce a few times with a knife to vent; microwave until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly. Add the watercress, almonds and the remaining vinaigrette. Slice the pork; serve with the salad.

MINTED LAMB AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch peas 1 minute and drain in a sieve. Rinse peas under cold water to stop cooking and drain well.
• In a large bowl toss peas with lamb and onion.
• Make dressing:
• In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well. Garnish salad with mint sprigs.