Dinner Ideas - How To Make Snap Pea Salad With Tarragon Dressing

 "To keep the body in good health is a duty"

                              - Buddha

Nourishing our bodies with healthy food is a must especially during these extraordinary times.  Protecting our cells from damage and boosting our immune system requires the intake of certain foods, i.e. salads.  

Snap Pea Salad is not only nutritious but visually pleasing as well.  Sugar Snap Peas contain vitamin A essential for keeping your immune system healthy.  It is also loaded with vitamin C, iron, beta-carotene, magnesium, and fiber.  If you are looking for an alternative to your usual salad try this quick and easy salad, see below for details:

SNAP PEA SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING

Ingredients:

8 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise

1 cup shredded Napa cabbage

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks

1/2 cup toasted cashews

2 scallions

1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Tarragon Dressing:

3 tbs. avocado oil

2 tbs. rice vinegar

2 tbs. chopped tarragon

1 tsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. grated ginger

1/2 tsp. honey

Kosher salt and black pepper

Directions:

1.  In a large bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

2.  Add all the salad ingredients to the bowl (excluding sesame seeds) and toss. 
     Season with salt and pepper.  

3.  Serve salad topped with extra cashews and chopped tarragon. 
     Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds. 

A quick and simple salad to eat any time or as a side salad with your Thanksgiving dinner.  Enjoy!

 

                                                      Source:  Shape Magazine