Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad combining blanched edamame, fresh snap peas, cilantro, and scallions tossed in a zesty dressing of sesame oil, ginger, honey, and chili crisp for a perfect crunchy and spicy side dish or light meal accompaniment.
- 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
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Vegetables and Herbs:
- 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 along with the frozen edamame. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes until some edamame float to the surface. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
- Prep the peas and greens: Wash and pat dry the snap peas. Thinly slice the snap peas on a bias and transfer them to a serving bowl. Add chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and the blanched edamame. Pour lemon juice over the mixture and set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a heat-proof bowl or jar, combine toasted sesame seeds, honey, grated ginger, and chili crisp. Heat sesame oil in a pan over high heat until shimmering and watery but not burnt. Carefully pour the hot oil over the bowl of aromatics to flash cook the ginger and enhance flavors. Stir the dressing well.
- Finish and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with a generous pinch of kosher salt. Toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately. This salad pairs wonderfully with sticky teriyaki or chili crisp salmon, short-grain rice, or crispy rice toppings for extra texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp to control the spice level to your preference.
- Thinly slicing snap peas on a bias enhances their texture and flavor.
- Immediately rinsing edamame in cold water after blanching stops cooking and keeps them bright green and crisp.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain its crispness.
- Perfect accompaniment to Asian-inspired seafood or rice dishes.
Keywords: Chili crisp salad, snap peas, edamame salad, Asian vegetable salad, sesame dressing, spicy salad, healthy side dish
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