Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad that combines crisp snap peas, tender edamame, fresh cilantro, and scallions tossed in a warm, aromatic chili crisp dressing. The sesame oil dressing is flash-cooked with ginger and chili crisp to elevate the flavors, making it a perfect side dish or light meal with an Asian-inspired kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen shelled edamame
- 1 package (6.5 oz or 180 g) snap peas, thinly sliced on a bias
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias
Dressing
- 1 tbsp (10 g) lemon juice
- 2 tsp (3 g) toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp (10 g) honey
- 2 tsp (11 g) finely grated ginger
- 1 tsp (6 g) chili crisp (adjust to spice level)
- 2 tbsp (16 g) sesame oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the Edamame: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of kosher salt. Add the frozen shelled edamame and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3 minutes or until some of the edamame float to the surface. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color.
- Prep the Peas and Greens: Wash snap peas thoroughly and pat dry. Thinly slice the snap peas on a bias (diagonal) to enhance texture and flavor. In a large serving bowl, combine the sliced snap peas, blanched edamame, finely chopped cilantro, and sliced scallions. Pour over the lemon juice and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Make the Dressing: In a heat-proof bowl or jar, combine toasted sesame seeds, honey, grated ginger, and chili crisp. Heat the sesame oil in a small pan over high heat until it shimmers and appears watery, indicating it is hot but not burned. Carefully pour the hot oil over the mixture of aromatics to flash cook the ginger and bloom the spices, stirring well to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Pour the warm dressing over the snap pea salad mixture. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of kosher salt and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them evenly with the dressing. Adjust salt to taste. Serve immediately as a refreshing and crunchy side dish, perfect alongside sticky teriyaki salmon, short-grain rice, or topped with crispy rice for added texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp according to your preferred spice level.
- Flash heating the sesame oil enhances the flavor but be careful not to overheat and burn the oil.
- The salad is best served immediately to maintain its crisp texture.
- Can be paired with grilled or pan-seared fish for a complete meal.
- Use thinly slicing snap peas on a bias to enhance the eating experience and flavor absorption.
Keywords: snap pea salad, chili crisp salad, edamame salad, Asian salad, sesame oil dressing, healthy salad, quick salad recipe
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