Cherry And Snow Pea Sprout Salad Recipes

CREAMLESS FRESH PEA SOUP WITH TRUFFLED SNOW PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a hot saucepan, coat with oil and brown onions and garlic, about 5 minutes. Season. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. The stock should taste salty, like pasta blanching water. Add the peas and cook until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not over-cook for they will darken. Check peas often. During the last minute, add the spinach. Immediately blend using a hand blender and when pureed, add the butter and blend well. Check for seasoning.
• TRUFFLED SNOW PEA SALAD: In a bowl, whisk together juices and oils. Season with salt and pepper and check for seasoning. Toss well with snow peas.
• PLATING Pre-heat the soup plates and ladle in the soup. Top with the salad and drizzle a little bit of truffle oil.

CITRUS PEA SPROUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, add the segments and Dijon and blend on high speed. Drizzle in the oil and season. Toss 1/2 of the vinaigrette with the sprouts, check for seasoning, and add more vinaigrette if necessary. Set aside any leftover vinaigrette.

CHERRY TOMATO AND SNOW PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil or steam snow peas until just tender.
• Rinse with cold water.
• Combine with tomatoes.
• Make dressing by combining the oil with the remaining ingredients.
• Dress the salad and serve.

ORIENTAL SALAD (BEAN SPROUT AND SNOW PEA SALAD)

Steps:

• If you desire, pick over the bean sprouts to remove and discard the tiny curlicues at the top and/or bottom. Put the bean sprouts in a salad bowl.
• Drop the snow peas into a basin of boiling water lightly seasoned with salt. Bring to the boil and drain. Chill under cold running water. Drain. Add to the bean sprouts.
• Cut the ham and turkey breast into very fine shreds. There should be about two cups of each. Add this to the bowl.
• Add the celery, scallions and water chestnuts. Sprinkle with the coriander.
• To make the salad dressing, blend the mustard, egg, ginger and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Add salt and pepper.
• Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.