Meet the side dish that brings the zing! This salad combines the satisfying crunch of seasonal peas with a bold dressing that hits all the right notes. This recipe is a meal-prepper’s dream—it stays crisp and flavorful, making it a great grab-and-go option. Simple, healthy, and undeniably delicious, this sugar snap salad recipe is the perfect way to add a pop of green to your table.
Meet the side dish that brings the zing! This salad combines the satisfying crunch of seasonal peas with a bold dressing that hits all the right notes. This recipe is a meal-prepper’s dream—it stays crisp and flavorful, making it a great grab-and-go option. Simple, healthy, and undeniably delicious, this sugar snap salad recipe is the perfect way to add a pop of green to your table.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk vinegar, mustard, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in small microwave-safe bowl. Stir in shallot, cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds to 1 minute, until steaming. Stir, making sure shallot is completely coated. Cover and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water, leaving enough room for peas; set aside. Bring large pot of salted water to boil on high heat. Add snap peas; return to boil and cook 3 to 4 minutes, just until beans are bright green and tender crisp. Drain peas and transfer immediately to ice-water bath. When peas are cool, drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Place in large serving bowl. Set aside.
- Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in shallot mixture, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, basil, pepper and thyme.
- Drizzle bacon mixture over snap peas, sprinkle with almonds and toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.
