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Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad

Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad: Your New Favorite Spring Delight

Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad is a refreshing spring dish, mixing sweet snap peas with a spicy dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Spring
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Snap Peas Adjust for actual quantity after slicing
  • 1 cup Edamame Use frozen and blanch before adding
  • 3 stalks Scallions Chop thinly to release aroma
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Substitute with basil for a twist
For the Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Can substitute with rice wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp Chili Crisp Choose a quality brand
  • 1 Tbsp Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds Omit if allergic; replace with crushed nuts
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil Avoid toasted sesame oil to keep freshness

Equipment

  • Pot
  • large serving bowl
  • small pan
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blanch Edamame: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add frozen edamame and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Rinse snap peas and pat dry. Slice each pea on a bias. Combine with scallions, cilantro, and blanched edamame in a serving bowl.
  3. Make Dressing: In a heatproof bowl, measure sesame seeds, honey, and ginger. Heat sesame oil on medium until shimmering, pour over the mixture, and stir to combine.
  4. Combine Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad mixture, sprinkle with salt to taste, and toss together gently. Serve immediately or allow to rest for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best crunch, store dressing separately from vegetables until serving. Consider topping with crispy rice or crushed nuts for added texture.

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