Snap Pea Grain Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: In a blender, add mustard, vinegar, yogurt, ¼ cup water, a pinch of salt, and 8 grinds of black pepper. Turn on high, and immediately drizzle in the oil; the dressing is fully emulsified when it looks smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off and add another pinch of salt, ¼ cup more water, and Parmesan. Close the lid and blend on high to incorporate the cheese, 10 seconds. The dressing should be thick and creamy, like a Caesar dressing. Makes 3 cups. (Store extra dressing in a lidded container or squeeze bottle in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.)
• Salad: Trim snap peas by pulling off the tough string that runs along the length of the pod. Julienne whole pods lengthwise and add to a large bowl. Trim and julienne snow peas and add 1½ to 2 cups to the bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and 2 grinds of black pepper. Add sunflower seeds and pea shoot tendrils. Trim green tops from radishes, cut in half, then thinly slice and add to the bowl.
• Assembly: With your hands, gently toss the salad with ¼ cup of dressing. Pile salad on a serving platter and garnish with additional pea shoot tendrils.

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Add peas to dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes before serving.

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• In a large bowl, combine 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed, if necessary), sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal, 1 cup finely chopped red onion, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.

Steps:

• For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until peas turn bright green. Remove peas and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl., Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours before serving. If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest.

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• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, mustard, and oil. Add peas, celery, farro, and mint; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve, with more mint.

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• In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.
• Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.