Description

This Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad is a vibrant and crunchy spring salad that combines fresh snap peas, tender edamame, and a spicy, aromatic chili crisp dressing. The mix of toasted sesame seeds, honey, ginger, and sesame oil creates a perfectly balanced dressing that adds heat and complexity, making this salad an exceptional and refreshing side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

2 cups Snap Peas, sliced on a bias
1 cup Edamame, frozen and blanched
2 tablespoons Scallions, chopped (can substitute with chives)
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped (can substitute with parsley or omit)

Dressing and Seasonings

3 tablespoons Lemon Juice (or substitute with rice wine vinegar)
2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds (can substitute with sunflower seeds)
1 tablespoon Honey (can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option)
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated (or ground ginger if fresh is unavailable)
2 tablespoons Chili Crisp
3 tablespoons Sesame Oil (unseasoned preferred)
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Cook Edamame: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add frozen edamame and cook for about 3 minutes or until they float to the surface. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and retain a firm texture.
Prepare Vegetables: While the edamame cools, rinse the snap peas, then pat dry. Slice each snap pea on a bias to enhance flavor and texture. In a large serving bowl, combine the sliced snap peas, cooled edamame, chopped cilantro, and scallions. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to combine the flavors.
Make Dressing: In a heat-proof bowl, combine toasted sesame seeds, honey, grated fresh ginger, and chili crisp. Heat sesame oil in a small pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully pour the hot sesame oil over the sesame seed mixture and stir continuously until well blended, releasing the flavors and aromas.
Assemble Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the snap pea mixture. Sprinkle with salt to taste, then toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and vibrant flavors of the salad.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
To reduce heat, adjust the amount of chili crisp according to taste.
Can substitute lemon juice with rice wine vinegar for a different tangy flavor.
Use sunflower seeds instead of sesame seeds if allergic to sesame.
Serve immediately for best texture as the snap peas retain their crunch.