Best Sugar Snap Pea And Cucumber Salad Recipes

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SUGAR SNAP PEA, RADISH, AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Sugar Snap Pea, Radish, and Cucumber Salad image

Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Cucumber     Radish     Spring     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed and, if large, halved diagonally
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 bunch radishes (1 lb)
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook peas in a saucepan of boiling salted water just until they turn a brighter shade of green, about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Cut halved cucumber and radishes crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Toss peas, cucumber, radishes, and sesame seeds with vinegars and season with salt and pepper.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Walnut     Cucumber     Spring     Healthy     Dill     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fat-free chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. Cook peas in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water. When cold, drain well and pat dry.
  • Mash walnuts to a paste with a mortar and pestle and whisk in broth, oil, lemon juice, cayenne, and dill until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Toss walnut mixture with peas and cucumber until vegetables are coated.

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