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Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Creamy Buffalo Mozzarella

This Sugar Snap Pea Salad offers a refreshing burst of flavor and crunch, perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sugar Snap Peas Freshness and crunch; can be blanched for tenderness.
  • 1 cup Fava Beans Creamy texture; use canned or frozen for convenience.
  • 3 medium Spring Onions Provide mild flavor; slice thinly.
  • 2 cups Baby Arugula Adds a peppery note.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mint Offers herbal aroma; finely torn.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Contributes a sweet flavor; roughly torn.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest and Juice Brightens the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon Champagne or White Wine Vinegar Adds tanginess.
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Provides richness.
For the Finish
  • 8 oz Buffalo Mozzarella or Burrata Cheese Creamy, rich ingredient.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Essential finishing touch.
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch sugar snap peas and fava beans for 2-3 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
  2. Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain and set aside to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled sugar snap peas, fava beans, spring onions, baby arugula, fresh mint, and basil; toss gently.
  4. Whisk lemon juice, champagne vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl and drizzle over the salad, tossing gently to combine.
  5. Tear buffalo mozzarella into pieces and arrange on a serving platter with the tossed salad, finishing with sea salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, dress the salad just before serving and use room temperature cheese for enhanced flavor.

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