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Sugar Snap Pea Salad – A super crunchy, addictive salad that would fit in just as well at a casual picnic as it would at a dinner served to guests.
This time of year you can find so many delicious options at farmer’s markets and even your local grocery stores. When vegetables are at their peak, you don’t need to do much to make them irresistible. I love them raw – light and crisp, yet hearty. This Sugar Snap Pea Salad might not look like much, but trust me, you won’t be able to stop eating it.
Sugar Snap Peas
One of my favorite raw veggies is sugar snap peas. They are super crunchy and a little sweet. The perfect size for little hands – my kids love them as snacks. They contain lots of vitamins and minerals, in particular vitamin C, niacin, folate, vitamin K, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. They also contain protein, fiber, and antioxidants, but only 35 calories in about 1 cup.
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Combined with crunchy red onion, refreshing cucumber, sweet green peas, a few herbs and a quick oil-free vinaigrette, sugar snap peas are taken to the next level. It might not turn any snap pea haters into snap pea lovers, but if you are already a fan, you are going to LOVE this salad! I seriously didn’t want to share it was so good!
Feed a Crowd
Just like the Southwest Pasta Salad I posted last week, this Sugar Snap Pea Salad would be perfect for your backyard BBQ’s or picnics this summer. It will easily double, or even triple, to feed a crowd. The veggies will stay perfectly crisp for several days after so you can enjoy leftovers all week.
As always, I love hearing your feedback and seeing your photos. Please leave me a comment if you try this recipe and tag #veggieinspired @veggie_inspired on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Sugar Snap Pea Salad w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
- 4 cups halved sugar snap peas
- ½ cup green peas (I used frozen and defrosted them)
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ½ of a red onion (sliced thin)
- chopped fresh dill (to taste) (I used about 2 tbsp)
- chopped fresh mint (to taste) (I used about 4 leaves)
- salt/pepper to taste
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the salad ingredients to a medium bowl and toss well.
- Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients in small bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Nutrition
El says
This was delicious! I served it with salmon and couscous with pistachios and raisins. I had so many people ask for the recipe. Thanks and Happy 4th!
Jenn S. says
So glad you liked it! Thanks!
Traci says
How far ahead do you think it could be made for a party? A day or two? Or might it get soggy?
Jenn S. says
You can definitely make it a day ahead. Not sure I would go more than that as you want it to retain it’s color too, as well as crispness. I hope you love it! Thanks, Traci!
Vanessa says
Yum! I love sugar snaps and the fact that you paired them with a simple balsamic sounds delicious! Pinning!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Vanessa! Simple and delicious!
Hauke Fox says
This is absolutely my kind of salad! Directly reminds me of one my mum used to make. Loved it to bits 😀
Jenn S. says
Aw, really?! I love when food can take us back to our childhood!! Thanks, Hauke!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes please and with that dressing, YUM! Stumbled, pinned and yummed.
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Jac!
Mel says
What a lovely salad. I adore sugar snap peas and I love that you added dill. Yum!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Mel! I love dill, so any chance to add it in and I will do so! 🙂
Anjali says
Love sugar snap peas and this combo sounds delicious Jenn! The perfect salad! I need more sugar snap peas in my life =)
Jenn S. says
You do need some more in your life. 🙂 Thanks, Anjali!
Linda says
I love sugar snap peas. I eat them straight out of the bag like candy. This salad looks amazing, and I love that you added mint. This is definitely going on my list of summer salads.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Linda! We do that too…straight from the bag! Yum! Nature’s candy!
Becca Amuse Your Bouche says
This looks so crunchy and fresh! Perfect for the summer. Love sugar snap peas!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Becca!
Uma says
I bet this will be crunchy and tasty 🙂 I like pea snaps very much and my kids too:) I usually sauté them with some spices.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Uma! Definitely crunchy and delicious. Glad to hear you kids like the sugar snap peas too!
Mandy says
Sugar snap peas are easily one of my absolute favorites to eat raw! Loving all the green in this salad and that dressing sounds perfect! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Jenn S. says
They are so sweet and crunchy and delicious! They are actually really easy to grow yourself too. Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you try it!
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
LOVE sugar snap peas! This looks gorgeous and I bet the textures are spot on 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Aimee!
Becky says
Ooh my kid is crazy about snap peas right now. I’ll have to make this for him!
Jenn S. says
That’s awesome that your son loves them too!!
Strength and Sunshine says
Sugar snaps are one of those veggies I eat like everyday! I get massive bags full from the bulk bin they’re in at the store every week!
Jenn S. says
From a bulk bin? NICE!!