Asian Snap Pea Salad! Its light yet flavorful profile makes it an ideal healthy choice that’s both easy to prepare and endlessly satisfying.
Healthy, easy, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Asian Snap Pea Salad is a perfect blend of crisp, fresh ingredients and bold, savory notes. Loaded with crunchy sugar snap peas, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty green onions, this salad is coated in a savory Asian-inspired dressing that delivers a punch of umami in every bite. Whether you’re serving it at a quick weeknight dinner, a summer potluck, or as a refreshing side for family meals, this Asian snap pea salad is a crowd-pleaser.
Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients and gluten free.
Hi there, Ameera here!
We all loved this dish, but Yasmeen absolutely devoured this Asian Snap Pea Salad—she loved it so much she went back for three helpings! The combination of crisp sugar snap peas, sweet peppers, and the rich, flavorful Asian dressing clearly hit the spot.
It’s one of those dishes that’s not only quick to throw together but also incredibly addictive. If you’re looking for a fresh, crunchy side that’s packed with flavor and a touch of Asian flair, you really gotta give this one a try. Trust me, once you make it, it’ll become a new favorite in your household too!
Tips for Success:
- Flavor Profile: This Asian Snap Pea Salad is full of Asian flair. Crispy fresh sugar snap peas, red bell peppers, and green onions are coated in a flavorful Asian dressing and sprinkled with toasty sesame seeds. Perfect umami goodness makes for an excellent potluck dish or family dinner side salad.
- Fresh Sugar Snap Peas: Sugar Snap Peas are bright and crispy. Keep them raw and uncooked for the perfect crunch. If you are not a fan of eating fresh, raw (uncooked) sugar snap peas, then this recipe is not for you. We love to snack on them, and this recipe is the perfect fresh salad for sugar snap pea lovers everywhere.
- Snipping Sugar Snap Peas: Be sure to snip off each end of the snap peas to avoid hard stems and stringiness. We like to use kitchen scissors to snip off the ends and to cut them into halves on the diagonal.
- Amount of Pure Maple Syrup: Our family was divided over the amount of maple syrup that was needed to create the perfect amount of sweetness. Feel free to use less or add more.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: The toasted sesame seeds are optional but add a nice crunchy element.
- Amount of Sea Salt: Our family was completed divided over the amount of sea salt that was needed to perfectly season the salad. Start on the lower side and build from there.
- Serving after Refrigerating: This recipe is best when served immediately after making. If serving after refrigeration, remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to wake up and allowing the tahini to thin out again.
- Table Salt: If using table salt, you should use less table salt than the amount listed in the ingredients as sea salt crystals are larger than table salt crystals. Since table salt crystals are very fine, less table salt is required to season a dish. We would suggest starting with about 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of sea salt listed. You can always add more salt but cannot take it away. We recommend using sea salt as it is less refined than table salt.
Leftovers and Freezing:
Leftovers will generally keep 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Store in a covered air-tight container.
This salad does not freeze well.
Pantry Products:
- Tamari: We used San J Tamari Soy Sauce, Gluten Free, Reduced Sodium. You can substitute the tamari with reduced sodium soy sauce, Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Braggs Coconut Liquid Aminos. We recommend using reduced-sodium products.
- Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.Â
Kitchen Equipment:
- Whisk (or fork)
- Kitchen scissors (optional)
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Asian Snap Pea Salad
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- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 5 ½ Cups 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Healthy, easy, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Asian Snap Pea Salad is a perfect blend of crisp, fresh ingredients and bold, savory notes.
Ingredients
Salad Base Ingredients:
- 16 oz. sugar snap peas, ends trimmed, sliced at a diagonal *
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- 4 to 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional) *
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons tahini
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried ground ginger powder
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place all the Salad Based Ingredients into a large bowl, mix to evenly distribute the ingredients, then set aside.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, mix well to thoroughly coat all the ingredients. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: 4 to 6 (Makes 5 ½ cups)
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