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- Prep time
15 minutes - Serves
4
Author Notes
A bright, tangy, and savory pea salad with pistachios and basil!
The perfect side for pasta and other mains. —Deb V
Ingredients
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
olive oil
1
garlic clove, minced or grated
1.5 teaspoons
Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon
maple syrup (or honey)
2 tablespoons
shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon
sea salt
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
4 cups
thin sliced snap peas, cut on diagonal, ends trimmed
1/4 cup
chopped basil
1/4 cup
roasted, salted pistachios, roughly chopped
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoons
crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- Dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients, whisk to emulsify. - Salad:
To the same bowl, add the snap peas, basil, and pistachios.
Toss to combine and coat with the dressing.
Taste and adjust as needed…. add more lemon juice for brightness, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt to taste.
Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired. - Serve right away. Best when fresh.
