SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

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Come springtime, sugar snap peas are so tender and fresh it's almost a shame to cook them. We prefer slicing them thinly and eating them raw with a simple dressing, like this creamy, tangy buttermilk one.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Side     Sugar Snap Pea     Buttermilk     Lemon Juice     Garlic     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Quick and Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup buttermilk
3 Tbsp. plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
A large pinch of kosher salt
8 oz. sugar snap peas, strings removed, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus more
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and a large pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Toss sugar snap peas, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. lemon zest in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing into a shallow bowl and pile sugar snap peas in the center. Drizzle with more oil, season with more pepper, and top with more lemon zest.

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