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Snap Pea Salad With Almonds in an Herbed Vinaigrette
[Vegan]

RP By: Rhea Parsons

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When Rhea became vegan, there were no places in her Bronx neighborhood to eat, so... Read More

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Ingredients You Need for Snap Pea Salad With Almonds in an Herbed Vinaigrette [Vegan]

For the Herbed Vinaigrette

1 small shallot, minced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. agave nectar
Zest and juice of ½ fresh lemon
1 Tbs. fresh mint, chopped
1 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt to taste

For the Snap Pea Salad

1 ½ lbs. fresh snap peas, stems trimmed
1/3 cup slivered almonds

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How to Prepare Snap Pea Salad With Almonds in an Herbed Vinaigrette [Vegan]

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Whisk until everything is well combined. Add salt to taste. Set aside until ready to use.
In a large pot, boil water and add some salt. Cook the snap peas for just a few minutes, until they turn bright green. Drain the peas and run them under cold water (or dip them in an ice bath) to stop the cooking.
Transfer the snap peas to a bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle almonds on top. Serve.

Nutritional Information

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