Best Broccoli And Pea Salad Recipes

WARM CHICK PEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chick peas and their soaking liquid in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer until the chick peas are tender, 30 minutes to an hour. Remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, place the red onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Dry on paper towels. Make the dressing. Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil (or the oil and buttermilk or yogurt). Set aside. When the beans are tender, add the broccoli. Turn up the heat, cover and simmer or steam (depending on how much water is left in the pan) 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still bright. Drain the beans and broccoli and toss with the dressing. Add the herbs and the Parmesan, toss again, and serve warm.

SNOW PEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into small florets. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 1/2 minutes. Rinse with cold water until cool, and spread on paper towels to dry. De-string snow peas. Blanch snow peas for 30 seconds, rinse and drain as above. Saute cashews and sesame seeds in 1 tablespoon sesame oil until golden. Allow to cool. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar and 3 tablespoons sesame oil together. Shake well. All of the above can be done in advance; veggies can be stored in fridge until needed. Just before serving, combine cashews/sesame seed mixture with veggies. Add dressing and mix well. Serve immediately.

GREEN PEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mint Dressing: Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a bowl and whisking. Yields 1/3 cup.
• In pot boil green peas for approximately 2 minutes just until tender. DO NOT overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to serving bowl.
• Blanch the broccoli florets in the same pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes or just until bright green. Drain.
• Plunge broccoli into bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Let stand 10 minutes then drain well. Combine the broccoli with the green peas.
• Stir in the celery, pimiento, and red onion. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.

BROCCOLI AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all vegetables.
• Cover top with mayonnaise and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese Chill.