Get ready to revolutionize your salad experience with this incredibly fresh and vibrant Snap Pea Poppy Seed Salad that's about to become your new obsession! In just 10 minutes, you'll create a dish so deliciously crunchy and packed with flavor that it'll make your taste buds dance and your meal prep feel like a gourmet adventure. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a busy professional, or someone who simply loves amazing food, this recipe is your ticket to an instant culinary triumph.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the snap peas thoroughly under cold running water, removing any dirt or debris. Pat them dry completely using clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Trim the ends of the snap peas, removing any tough strings or fibrous edges. Cut the snap peas diagonally into bite-sized pieces to create an attractive presentation and ensure even dressing distribution.
- Peel the red onion and use a sharp knife to slice it extremely thinly. For best results, use a mandoline slicer or very sharp knife to create translucent, delicate onion slices.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the trimmed snap peas and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sunflower oil, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a vibrant dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the snap peas and red onion, gently tossing to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to slightly marinate.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional poppy seeds if desired. Serve immediately for the crispest texture.
Tips
- Choose the Freshest Ingredients: Select crisp, bright green snap peas with no blemishes for the best texture and flavor.
- Knife Skills Matter: When slicing snap peas diagonally, use a sharp knife to ensure clean, even cuts that enhance both presentation and eating experience.
- Mandoline Magic: For paper-thin red onion slices, a mandoline slicer is your secret weapon. If you don't have one, use the sharpest knife in your kitchen.
- Dressing Technique: Whisk the dressing thoroughly to ensure the poppy seeds, oil, and vinegar are perfectly emulsified.
- Marination Matters: Letting the salad rest for 5 minutes allows flavors to meld, but don't let it sit too long or the snap peas will lose their crisp texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately after preparing to maintain the salad's fresh, crunchy character.
- Optional Enhancements: Consider adding toasted nuts or crumbled feta for extra texture and flavor complexity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
