Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad
What a bright, colorful side dish for dinner tonight…don’t you think?
It’s perfect for my daughter and I. See, she only likes the peas inside the sugar snaps and I really only care for the pod part so she has fun picking out and eating all the peas and I get her leftovers. We were meant for each other.
The cucumbers and grape tomatoes play a great side kick role to the “star” and the light, simple, lemony dressing keeps you going back for more. It only takes a few minutes to throw together and even my toddlers will eat their veggies this way. Do I need to say more? Just give this one a try!
Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad
recipe from Giada De Laurentiis
- Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes.
- Cook Time: 2 minutes.
- Ready in 17 Minutes.
- Makes: 4 Servings
- Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 small Persian cucumbers, unpeeled, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (about 1/2 pint) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Directions
- For the salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the snap peas and cook until vibrant green, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of iced water to cool, about 2 minutes. Drain and add to a salad bowl. Stir in the cucumbers, tomatoes and dill.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated. Serve and enjoy!
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One Response to “Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad”
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The salad looks delicious! I love snap peas,I prefer to eat the whole thing!