Asian Pea Pod Salad Recipes

ASIAN PEA POD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl toss together the romaine and pea pods.
• In a small bowl stir together the dressing and hoisin sauce.
• Pour over romaine and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ORIENTAL SALAD (BEAN SPROUT AND SNOW PEA SALAD)

Steps:

• If you desire, pick over the bean sprouts to remove and discard the tiny curlicues at the top and/or bottom. Put the bean sprouts in a salad bowl.
• Drop the snow peas into a basin of boiling water lightly seasoned with salt. Bring to the boil and drain. Chill under cold running water. Drain. Add to the bean sprouts.
• Cut the ham and turkey breast into very fine shreds. There should be about two cups of each. Add this to the bowl.
• Add the celery, scallions and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with the coriander.
• To make the salad dressing, blend the mustard, egg, ginger and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Add salt and pepper.
• Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.

SNOW PEAS WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook peas in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1-1/2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine peas, cauliflower, water chestnuts and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour half over the pea mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

ASIAN SUGAR SNAP PEA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler, and move oven rack into the top position.
• Place the snap peas onto a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the snap peas out into a single layer.
• Broil the snap peas in the preheated oven until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, brown sugar, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. When the snap peas come out of the oven, toss them immediately with the sauce.

FRESH SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Add peas to dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes before serving.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD II

Steps:

• Snap large pea pods in half, and place peas in a salad bowl with cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onion, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients and coat with dressing, and refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

ASIAN CABBAGE SALAD WITH FRESH PEA PODS

Steps:

• Prepare the salad dressing in a non-reactive small bowl by whisking all ingredients together. Set aside.
• Cook the pea pods in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and cool slightly.
• In a large salad bowl combine the pea pods, cabbage, radicchio, baby corn, radishes, red onion and pickled ginger.
• Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat.
• Top the salad with the enoki mushrooms. Garnish with daikon sprouts and whole red radishes if desired.