Salade de Pois Gourmands

Salade de Pois Gourmands is a refreshing French salad featuring tender sugar snap peas, vibrant herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner, showcasing the freshness of seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients

• Sugar snap peas - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 100 grams
• Red onion - 1 small
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams
• Fresh mint - 10 grams
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the sugar snap peas under cold water and trim the ends if necessary.
2. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the sugar snap peas for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. Immediately transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes, then drain and set aside.
4. While the peas are cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, then add to the bowl with the vegetables.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
8. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
9. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from fresh vegetables.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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