Warm Bean Snap Pea And Tomato Salad Recipes

WARM BEAN, SNAP PEA, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add wax beans, and cook until crisp-tender and bright, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon, and immediately plunge into ice bath. Drain, and set aside. Repeat with snap peas, blanching them about 1 minute.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add cannellini beans, and cook until just heated through, about 2 minutes more.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add wax beans, snap peas, tomatoes and reserved juice and seeds, and salt. Season with pepper. Using a sharp knife, cut basil into very thin strips; add to bean mixture. Toss to combine; serve warm.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
• Add snap peas and water and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• The peas should be just tender with some crispness.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 1 minute longer.
• Season with salt and pepper before serving.

SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: In a blender, add mustard, vinegar, yogurt, ¼ cup water, a pinch of salt, and 8 grinds of black pepper. Turn on high, and immediately drizzle in the oil; the dressing is fully emulsified when it looks smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender off and add another pinch of salt, ¼ cup more water, and Parmesan. Close the lid and blend on high to incorporate the cheese, 10 seconds. The dressing should be thick and creamy, like a Caesar dressing. Makes 3 cups. (Store extra dressing in a lidded container or squeeze bottle in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.)
• Salad: Trim snap peas by pulling off the tough string that runs along the length of the pod. Julienne whole pods lengthwise and add to a large bowl. Trim and julienne snow peas and add 1½ to 2 cups to the bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and 2 grinds of black pepper. Add sunflower seeds and pea shoot tendrils. Trim green tops from radishes, cut in half, then thinly slice and add to the bowl.
• Assembly: With your hands, gently toss the salad with ¼ cup of dressing. Pile salad on a serving platter and garnish with additional pea shoot tendrils.

SNAP PEA, FETA & CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the snap peas and boil 3-5 minutes, until peas are just cooked. Strain the snap peas in a colander in the sink and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain excess water.
• Place the snap peas and all other ingredients except the feta cheese in a large bowl and toss gently with a large mixing spoon or spatula. Add the feta cheese and cover with plastic wrap or place in a Ziploc® Brand Container with Snap 'n Seal Lid and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Chef's Note: While storing whole tomatoes, keep them at room temperature for optimum flavor and texture until ready to use. Tomatoes tend to lose their flavor and develop a mealy texture when stored in the fridge for a long time. Cut tomatoes stored in the fridge should be used promptly.
• *Substitute snow peas or string beans for snap peas, if desired.