Pepper Pea Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

Name: Pepper Pea Salad With Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, about 2 cups (or snow peas); 2 bell peppers, 1 yellow and 1 orange (or green and red); 1 cup thinly sliced radish; 2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal; 6 cups mixed salad greens; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

4 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, about 2 cups (or snow peas)
2 bell peppers, 1 yellow and 1 orange (or green and red)
1 cup thinly sliced radish
2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
6 cups mixed salad greens
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add the peas, cook 1 minute.
3
Drain in a colander and place under cold running water to stop cooking.
4
Chill in a bowl of ice water.
5
Drain, pat dry with paper towels and place in a large serving bowl.
6
Add pepper strips, radishes, scallions and salad greens.
7
Cover and refrigerate.
8
Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown.
9
Scrape them onto a plate, cool, wrap and set aside.
10
Put remaining Dressing ingredients into a jar, cover, shake well and refrigerate.
11
Just before serving:
12
Add sesame seeds to dressing.
13
Cover and shake until blended.
14
Pour over salad; toss to mix and coat.
15
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, about 2 cups (or snow peas), 2 bell peppers, 1 yellow and 1 orange (or green and red), 1 cup thinly sliced radish, 2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal, and more.

Yes, Pepper Pea Salad With Sesame Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pepper Pea Salad With Sesame Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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