Description
Ina Garten’s snap pea salad delivers crisp garden freshness with tangy goat cheese and bright herbs. Quick preparations and simple ingredients create a delightful side dish perfect for summer gatherings you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) sugar snap peas
- 2 tbsps sesame seeds
- 2 tsps coriander seeds
- ¼ cup (59 ml) almonds, toasted
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 2 tsps honey (to taste)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) sesame oil
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously rinse snap peas, trim stems, and pat dry with kitchen towels to preserve crisp texture.
- Seed Toasting: In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast sesame and coriander seeds until golden and fragrant, then grind coriander into a coarse powder.
- Snap Pea Transformation: Slice snap peas lengthwise into delicate, translucent ribbons approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine snap pea ribbons with ground coriander, toasted sesame seeds, minced garlic, crushed almonds, rice vinegar, cooking oil, sesame oil, and sea salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Seasoning Harmony: Gently fold ingredients to ensure even distribution, preventing snap pea strips from breaking, and let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Elegant Presentation: Plate the salad immediately, garnishing with additional toasted sesame seeds or chopped almonds for visual and textural enhancement.
Notes
- Prep Perfectly: Trim and dry snap peas thoroughly to maintain their crisp, fresh texture and prevent soggy results.
- Toast with Technique: Carefully roast sesame seeds and coriander seeds over medium-low heat to unlock deep, nutty flavors without burning.
- Slice Strategically: Cut snap peas into uniform 1/8-inch strips for elegant presentation and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Flavor Fusion: Allow salad to rest for 5 minutes after seasoning to let ingredients meld and develop a more complex, harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg