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Snap Pea Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

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A refreshing Snap Pea Salad with a vibrant lemon vinaigrette, perfect for summer picnics or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped shallot (optional)
  • ½ tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups thinly sliced sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (plus more for garnish)
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped roasted salted pistachios (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/8 – 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by cutting the sugar snap peas at a diagonal.
  2. Whip up the vinaigrette by combining the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mustard, syrup, shallots, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl or jar.
  3. Toss the sugar snap peas and basil in a large bowl, then pour the vinaigrette over and mix gently.
  4. Add the chopped pistachios and toss again to combine.
  5. Serve topped with additional crushed red pepper flakes, pistachios, and basil.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the vinaigrette just before serving for the best texture.

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Keywords: salad, snap peas, summer, zesty vinaigrette, vegetarian, easy recipe

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