Sugar Snap Pea Radish Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp snap peas, radishes, and honey-lime dressing meld for a lively, fresh salad full of bright flavors.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced on the bias
02 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 2 teaspoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
08 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Trim the ends from the sugar snap peas and slice each pod on the diagonal into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the radishes and scallions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - In a large salad bowl, toss the sliced sugar snap peas, radishes, and scallions with the dressing until evenly coated.
04 - Scatter chopped cilantro over the top just before serving. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fresh flavors shine with minimal ingredients
- Naturally gluten free and vegetarian friendly
- Comes together in under 20 minutes
- Perfect for make-ahead entertaining
02 -
- Packed with crunch and vitamin C
- Stays crisp for hours after dressing
- Doubles easily for crowds and potlucks
03 -
- Slice radishes as thinly as you can for the prettiest look and best flavor balance.
- Do not skip trimming the tough ends off snap peas little fibers are not fun to eat. Always taste the dressing and balance with more salt or lime if needed it should taste a bit punchier than you think as it mellows with the peas.