Are you ready to transform your dining experience with a salad that's not just a side dish, but a culinary adventure? Our Snow Pea and Radish Salad is a vibrant, Asian-inspired masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and revolutionize your idea of what a salad can be. In just 10 lightning-fast minutes, you'll create a dish so fresh, so crisp, and so delicious that it'll become your new go-to recipe for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet moment.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Rinse the snow peas under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Trim the ends of the snow peas to remove any tough parts. Set aside.
- Next, take the radishes and slice them thinly. You can use a sharp knife or a mandoline for uniform slices. Place the sliced radishes in a mixing bowl.
- In the same bowl, add the trimmed snow peas to the sliced radishes. Gently toss the vegetables together to combine them evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined. This will be your dressing for the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the snow peas and radishes in the mixing bowl. Gently toss the salad to ensure all the vegetables are coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the salad. If desired, add a pinch of salt to taste, and toss the salad one more time to distribute the sesame seeds and salt evenly.
- Once the salad is well mixed, transfer it to serving plates or bowls. You can serve it immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Enjoy your refreshing Snow Pea and Radish Salad as a light appetizer or a side dish with your favorite Asian meal!
Tips
- Slice radishes super thin for the best texture - a mandoline can help achieve paper-thin, uniform slices.
- For maximum flavor, let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes after dressing to allow the ingredients to marinate.
- Use toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty depth of flavor.
- For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu to make it a complete meal.
- Always use the freshest snow peas possible - they should snap crisply when bent.
- Experiment with additional garnishes like chopped green onions or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 95kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
