Chili Crisp Snap Pea Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
A quick and crunchy salad featuring fresh snap peas tossed in a savory, spicy chili crisp dressing. This easy summer salad is perfect as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching and Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh snap peas
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili crisp (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or peanuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the snap peas: Trim the ends and remove the strings from the snap peas. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Blanch the snap peas: Drop the snap peas into the boiling water and cook for 60 to 90 seconds until they turn bright green. Immediately drain them and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat them dry.
- Make the sesame ginger vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili crisp until fully combined.
- Assemble the salad: Place the dried snap peas in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the snap peas and toss gently until every pea is coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and nuts, if using.
Notes
- For a low-calorie option, reduce the amount of sesame oil in the dressing slightly.
- You can add shredded carrots or thinly sliced red onion for extra color and crunch.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, use only the oil from the chili crisp jar and omit the crunchy solids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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