Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz sugar snap peas trimmed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sugar snap peas and cook for 1-2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Drain the peas and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful sugar snap pea salad!
To create this salad, we start with the star of the show: sugar snap peas. These crisp and tender pods are blanched for just a minute or two, allowing them to retain their vibrant green color and delightful crunch. Once they’ve been cooked to perfection, they’re quickly cooled under cold water to preserve their freshness.
Now it’s time to assemble our salad. In a generous bowl, we combine the blanched sugar snap peas with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a generous handful of chopped fresh mint. Each ingredient brings its own unique flavor and texture to the dish, resulting in a harmonious medley of tastes and sensations.
To tie everything together, we whisk together a simple yet flavorful dressing. Extra-virgin olive oil lends its fruity notes, while red wine vinegar adds a tangy punch. A sprinkle of salt and pepper enhances the flavors, ensuring each bite is perfectly balanced.
With the dressing gently drizzled over the salad, we toss everything together, allowing the flavors to meld and mingle. The result is a salad that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. The vibrant green of the sugar snap peas pops against the backdrop of ruby-red tomatoes and the crisp purple hue of the onion. It’s a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
This sugar snap pea salad is best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, but if you’re preparing it in advance, you can refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve. Whether as a light lunch, a side dish for a larger meal, or a vibrant addition to your picnic spread, this salad is sure to impress with its refreshing flavors and delightful textures.
So, as the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, take advantage of the season’s bounty and create this sugar snap pea salad. It’s a celebration of freshness, a tribute to the simplicity of seasonal ingredients, and a true delight for the senses. Enjoy!