Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers, unpeeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (about 1/2 pint) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    For the salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the snap peas and cook until vibrant green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain and transfer to a bowl of iced water to cool, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Drain and add to a salad bowl.
  5. 5
    Stir in the cucumbers, tomatoes and dill.
  6. 6
    For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest until smooth.
  7. 7
    Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. 8
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated.
  9. 9
    Cook's Note: As an alternative to boiling, the snap peas can be lightly steamed for 2 minutes.

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