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Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad

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A fresh, crunchy snap pea salad featuring a spicy, savory dressing made with chili crisp. This quick side dish brings Asian-inspired flavor to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts separated
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the snap peas: If the peas are thick, you can blanch them briefly in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking and maintain crunch. Drain well and pat dry.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, chili crisp, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Combine: Place the dried snap peas in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the peas.
  4. Toss gently to coat all the snap peas evenly.
  5. Stir in the white parts of the scallions.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, transfer the salad to a serving dish. Top with the green parts of the scallions and a drizzle of extra chili crisp and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • To select the best snap peas, look for bright green pods that are firm and snap easily when bent. Avoid any that look limp or have visible bumps indicating developed seeds inside.
  • If you prefer a milder heat, scrape the solids from the chili crisp jar and use only the infused oil for the dressing, adding the solids as a topping later.
  • This salad works well with added texture; consider adding 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts or slivered almonds.

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