Cucumber And Snap Pea Salad With Mint Recipes

CUCUMBER AND SNAP PEA SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Add cucumbers and snap peas, then toss to combine. Stir in mint just before serving.

SNAP PEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH RADISHES, MINT AND RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.
• Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

CUCUMBER PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, peas, and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl. Whisk the mayonnaise and milk together in a small bowl; pour the dressing over the salad. Stir to coat.

CUCUMBER & PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Tip peas into a bowl, pour over a kettleful of hot water and set aside for 10 mins. Check the peas are defrosted, then drain really well. Halve the cucumber lengthways, then slice. Just before serving mix with chives, mint sauce, vinegar and olive oil. Season and serve.

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cut in half crosswise; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with goat cheese., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat.

SMOKED CHICKEN AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Discard chicken skin and cut meat crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Trim peas. Halve cucumber lengthwise and seed. Diagonally cut peas, cucumber, and scallions into thin slices and chop mint. In a large bowl toss together all ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

CHICKPEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers if they are waxed, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and discard them. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve salad at room temperature.

CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumber, celery, garbanzo beans, carrots, raisins, and mint in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil and red wine vinegar to coat. Serve immediately.