Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Sugar snap pea salad is a healthy and totally satisfying dish. This salad recipe has sweet sweet sugar snap peas and fresh ricotta, which adds creaminess and texture. Top it off with shredded rotisserie chicken and a home-made citrus tangy dressing, and you have the perfect dish. However, you can omit the chicken to make it vegetarian, or add salmon, which would be fantastic.

Bright green sugar snap peas are tossed with a home-made citrus tangy dressing that includes lemon zest and juice, a finely chopped shallot, salt and pepper, honey and olive oil. It is very light, yet satisfying. This salad is bursting with fresh flavor. The ricotta also adds moisture and a tangy bite.

Taste the flavors of spring and summer everytime you eat this sugar snap pea salad. This recipe is both easy to make and healthy. And while you can enjoy this salad as it is, it would also be a great side dish. My chilled summer Strawberry Soup or my Gluten Free Vegetable Gratin would both go nicely with this dish.

In addition, this sugar snap pea salad is gluten free and comes together in about 15 minutes. You do not need warm weather to make this salad. Make this anytime you are craving a healthy salad option.

Sugar snap peas are so good. I haven’t made many recipes with sugar snap peas and I’m honestly questioning why. They have the most vibrant green color, and the taste and crunch is just perfect.

If you are a fan of sugar snap peas, you are going to love this salad recipe. And if you haven’t tried sugar snap peas, please do.

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WHY FRESH MINT IS NECESSARY

Fresh herbs are the key to really tasty meals. You cannot compare dried mint versus using fresh. Mint really enhances all the flavors in this dish, and really takes it up a notch. You could also use fresh parsley or dill, but I do find that mint compliments all the flavors the best.

CAN SUGAR SNAP PEAS BE EATEN RAW?

Yes, they can be eaten raw.

SHOULD I USE FRESH OR FROZEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS?

For this recipe, you should use fresh sugar snap peas. Buying them whole will save you money, and can guarantee that they will be fresh and crunchy. Frozen snap peas do not have the same crunch as fresh, and tend to be softer. I found these at my local grocery store.

HOW TO CUT THE SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Cut the sugar snap peas in half to make them easier to eat. You can even cut them in threes and slice the long way across to have strips. You could also cut them in half, but I do no think they are as pretty cut in half.

HOW TO STORE SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

This salad is really great for meal prep. You can make it ahead and eat this during the work week for lunch, or as a main dish any night of the week. The flavors get better the longer they sit.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE DAIRY FREE CHEESE?

Use your favorite dairy free cheese or you can leave out if needed.

HOW TO STORE THE CITRUS CHAMPAGNE DRESSING

I make the dressing separately and add as I’m using so as not to make the salad soggy. The dressing keeps well in the fridge stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Then, when you are ready to serve, add to the salad and enjoy.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE FROZEN?

I do not recommend freezing this sugar snap pea salad dressing. This is one recipe that will not hold up to freezing.

CAN I EAT THE SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD THE SAME DAY?

Absolutely. This salad can be served immediately, but tastes even better when it has time to sit and let the flavors meld together.

IS THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE?

Of course it is.

WOULD THIS SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD BE OKAY TO SERVE AT PICNICS?

This recipe is great to serve at potlucks, picnics and summertime barbecues. It does need to be refrigerated, as it does contain ricotta cheese.

ARE SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND SNOW PEAS THE SAME?

Snow peas are known as Chinese pea pods since it is believed they originated in Asia. They are flat with small peas inside. They are usually harvested before the peas have fully developed. Snow peas are very mild in flavor and can be served raw or cooked. They are frequently used in stir fries.

Snap peas are also known as sugar snap peas and are cross between snow peas and garden peas. You can eat the snap pea, and it has a crunchy texture and is slightly sweet. They can also be eaten raw or cooked.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil- 3/4 Cup
• Citrus Champagne Vinegar- 1/4 Cup
• Honey- 2 Tsp
• Shallot- 1 Small Shallot Finely Chopped
• Lemon- Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
• Fresh Sugar Snap Peas- 2 8 Ounce Bags
• Rotisserie Chicken- 1 Whole Chicken(use all the white meat)
• Salt and Pepper to season for dressing and the assembled salad
• Part Skim Ricotta- 1 1/4 Cups
• Fresh Mint- 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped
• Optional (red onion) 1 Small Red Onion Thinly Sliced

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

• Whisk together the olive oil, citrus Chardonnay vinegar, lemon zest and the juice of one lemon, a finely chopped shallot and honey into a small bowl, and set aside.
• Thinly slice the sugar snap peas in half. Add to a serving bowl and set aside.
• Take the rotisserie chicken and cut into strips. I only use the white meat for this recipe. Set the dark meat aside for another time.
• Add the rotisserie chicken, ricotta cheese and salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined. If you like red onion, then add as well at this time.
• If serving right away, toss the dressing all over the sugar snap pea salad and let rest for about 20 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld and come together.
• Enjoy and serve.

Sugar Snap Pea Salad

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Sugar snap pea salad is a healthy and totally satisfying dish. This salad recipe has sweet sweet sugar snap peas and fresh ricotta, which adds creaminess and texture. Top it off with shredded rotisserie chicken and a home-made citrus tangy dressing, and you have the perfect dish. However, you can omit the chicken to make it vegetarian, or add salmon, which would be fantastic.

• Author: Allie
• Prep Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 15 Minutes
• Yield: 6
• Category: Main Dish, Salad
• Method: No Bake
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil- 3/4 Cup
• Citrus Champagne Vinegar- 1/4 Cup
• Honey- 2 Tsp
• Shallot- 1 Small Shallot Finely Chopped
• Lemon- Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
• Fresh Sugar Snap Peas- 2 8 Ounce Bags
• Rotisserie Chicken- 1 Whole Chicken(use all the white meat)
• Salt and Pepper to season for dressing and the assembled salad
• Part Skim Ricotta- 1 1/4 Cups
• Fresh Mint- 1 Tbsp Finely Chopped
• Optional (red onion) 1 Small Red Onion Thinly Sliced

Instructions

• Whisk together the olive oil, citrus Chardonnay vinegar, lemon zest and the juice of one lemon, a finely chopped shallot and honey into a small bowl, and set aside.
• Thinly slice the sugar snap peas in half. Add to a serving bowl and set aside.
• Take the rotisserie chicken and cut into strips. I only use the white meat for this recipe. Set the dark meat aside for another time.
• Add the rotisserie chicken, ricotta cheese and salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined. If you like red onion, then add as well at this time.
• If serving right away, toss the dressing all over the sugar snap pea salad and let rest for about 20 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld and come together.
• Enjoy and serve.

Keywords: Sugar Snap Pea Salad, Gluten Free Salad Recipe, Gluten Free Summer Recipe, Ricotta and Chicken Recipe

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