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    Snow Pea, Radish and Edamame Salad

    Published: May 30, 2013 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    snow pea, radish and edamame salad

    peas, radish, edamame and herbs in glass bowls

    Snow peas are thinly sliced on the diagonal to provide extra crunch and texture in this Snow Pea, Radish and Edamame Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette.

    Two things were inevitable today.  1) I would leave work at the exact moment that the sky opened and poured buckets over the rush hour commute and

    May 2013 Rain in Bangkok

    2) we would be having sandwiches for dinner.

    Sandwich night has become a near certainty on Thursday nights thanks in no small part to the return of our CSA's weekly delivery of produce, a loaf of bread, and a half a dozen eggs.

    edamame and radishes in clear glass bowls

    Sandwich night is also a rainy season tradition.  Frank loves sandwiches - he sometimes says it's his favorite dinner.  On occasion we are more organized and make chicken banh mi, but often we just put out a bunch of toppings and have at it.

    Lately, the only thing I've felt strongly about when it comes to sandwich night is that we serve fresh fruit or a bright, colorful salad on the side.  I love this particular combination for the flavors, but also for the bright colors.  (Is there anything more eye-catching than a thinly sliced radish?)

    snow pea edamame and radish salad in a blue bowl

    This salad is a rainy Thursday night beauty - it's got a good balance of sweet and tangy with just enough assertive bitterness from the radish to let you know it's there.  Everything about this salad is crisp and fresh, but most importantly, it only takes a few minutes to make.

    Bring on the rain and the Snow Pea, Radish and Edamame Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette.

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    Crisp Snow Pea, Radish and Edamame Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

    Snow peas are thinly sliced on the diagonal to provide extra crunch and texture in this simple, fresh salad.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad
    Keyword: easy salad, lunch, spring, summer, vegan recipe
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $8.00

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds
    • ½ lb Snow Peas, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
    • ½ lb shelled Edamame
    • 3 Radishes, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil (like vegetable or peanut oil)
    • 2 teaspoon Honey (substitute light brown sugar if you prefer a vegan version)
    • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce

    Instructions

    • In a dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium-high heat, shaking the pan frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
    • Whisk together the rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, honey, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
    • Combine the snow peas, edamame, and radish in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve.
    • The salad can be refrigerated, fully prepared, for several hours before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g

    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    Comments

    1. kristine

      May 30, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      It is kind of like Bangkok in Boston - huge thunderstorms last night and 90+ degrees today! Sandwich night tonight here too - leftover pulled salsa chicken from the crockpot on rolls. Wish I had some of your home made slider rolls to use!

      Reply
    2. Debra

      May 31, 2013 at 5:33 am

      This looks delicious. We are sans sandwiches tonight and are going salad only. (Usually it is the other way around and we have sandwiches only with no healthy side like this!) 🙂

      Reply
    3. Claire @ Claire K Creations

      May 31, 2013 at 10:14 am

      I absolutely love snow peas sliced up like that. Why do they taste so much better?! Love the idea of sandwich night once a week too Jess. I may have to introduce that here.

      Reply
    4. Stephanie

      June 04, 2013 at 10:44 am

      If I can get snow peas at the farmer's market this week, I am making it! Perfect light meal for hot summer days.

      Reply
    5. sally @ sallys baking addiction

      June 04, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      If it has edamame in it, there's a guarantee I'll love it. Jess, this looks amazing my friend! diagonally sliced snow peas - I love that! They look so cool 🙂

      Reply
    6. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

      June 10, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      I LOVE this!! and love that you are a part of a CSA. . awesome!

      Reply
      • Jess

        June 10, 2013 at 10:08 pm

        I can never say enough good stuff about the CSA, Alice! It's such a great way to try new things and to make sure we are eating MANY vegetables!

        Reply

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