Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad
Snap Pean and Cucumber Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 137 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. Head to the store and pick up lemon juice, sugar snap peas, grape tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 16 minutes.
Instructions
For the salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the snap peas and cook until vibrant green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a bowl of iced water to cool, about 2 minutes.
Drain and add to a salad bowl. Stir in the cucumbers, tomatoes and dill.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated.
Cook's Note: As an alternative to boiling, the snap peas can be lightly steamed for 2 minutes.