Snow Pea And Broccoli Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI AND SNOW PEA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook 2 tablespoons each chopped ginger, scallions and garlic in vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until slightly softened, 1 minute. Add 5 cups broccoli florets (12 ounces) and 1/4 cup water; season with salt. Cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Uncover, add 1 cup snow peas and cook, stirring, until bright green, about 2 minutes.

BROCCOLI WITH BOW TIES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli with the peas.
• In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the vegetables and pasta. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and pignolis and toss again.

SNOW PEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut broccoli into small florets. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 1/2 minutes. Rinse with cold water until cool, and spread on paper towels to dry. De-string snow peas. Blanch snow peas for 30 seconds, rinse and drain as above. Saute cashews and sesame seeds in 1 tablespoon sesame oil until golden. Allow to cool. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar and 3 tablespoons sesame oil together. Shake well. All of the above can be done in advance; veggies can be stored in fridge until needed. Just before serving, combine cashews/sesame seed mixture with veggies. Add dressing and mix well. Serve immediately.

STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Make brown sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil until combined; season with salt.
• In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli to basket in a single layer. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Scatter snow peas on top of broccoli in an even layer; cover, and continue steaming until snow peas are bright green, about 1 minute more. Add broccoli and snow peas to bowl with sauce; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI, CARROT AND SNOW PEA SLAW

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli, carrots and snow peas and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain, refresh under cold running water and drain again. Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Let stand for 1 hour. Divide among 4 plates and serve.