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    Sugar Snap Pea Salad Recipe

    June 1, 2021 *Updated* June 1, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 126 Comments

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    Snap Pea Salad is so easy to make. Sweet, tender raw peas combined with a few simple ingredients.

    A quick to assemble cucumber and cold pea salad tossed with a simple sour cream and dill dressing. My family has voted, and claim this is the best sugar snap pea recipe around.

    You can never go wrong with cool cucumbers in recipes all summer long. Have you tried my stuffed cucumber boats?

    A bowl of snap pea salad with cucumber and pickled onions.

    When I was a kid, my mom and baba both had HUGE gardens. My favourite vegetable to pick and eat was fresh, sweet green peas. As I picked them off the stalk I think I ate as many as I put in the basket. No wonder she always found empty pea pods in my tracks.

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    This old fashioned pea salad is crunchy and the perfect side to all kinds of summer bbq recipes.

    Still, to this day, fresh peas eaten raw is like eating candy for me. I love adding them to salads and sandwiches or just dipping them in hummus.

    Have you ever tried pea shoots? A great burger topping, just like on these Zucchini Burgers.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this pea salad recipe can be found at the bottom of this post.

    A pile of sugar snap peas getting sliced up for the salad.

    This Sugar Snap Pea Recipe Needs:

    I love when it only takes a few ingredients to make a great dish. This easy salad recipe combines:

    • raw, fresh sugar snap peas
    • cucumber
    • pickled onions
    • sour cream
    • dried dill
    • salt & pepper

    Within a few minutes, you have a quick and healthy salad that is the perfect side to sandwiches, burgers or just a great option. Give this a try alongside fish and chips. The perfect alternative to coleslaw.

    Snap peas and cucumber in a bowl.

    Just like my cucumber salad recipe, this salad combines sour cream, dill, and pickled onions. Maybe it is the Ukrainian in me, but sour cream and dill is a match made in heaven.

    How about pickled onions, are you a fan? In this recipe, I used sour pickled onions, but feel free to use the sweet variety if you prefer.

    Preparing Fresh Pea Salad

    If you are looking for EASY, this is it!

    1. Wash the peas, pat dry and thinly slice.
    2. Wash and cut the cucumber.
    3. Cut the pickled onions (or not).
    4. Make the dressing.
    5. Combine everything in a bowl.
    6. DONE!
    Sour cream and dill in a bowl ready to be mixed into salad dressing.

    Sugar Snap Peas vs Snow Peas

    Who would have known there were so many kinds of peas. When I was a kid the only variety I knew was the garden pea or English pea.

    SNAP PEAS are actually a cross between SNOW PEAS and GARDEN PEAS. No wonder I love them so much. You get to eat the WHOLE thing, no shelling necessary.

    They are super crisp and super sweet. Most times I eat them raw. Sometimes they have tough strings that need to be removed. Lately, I have found them to be almost stringless.

    If you are counting calories, you will be happy to know that snap peas are easy on the calories and are great in the nutrition department too. Zero fat, low carb, high fibre, sounds good to me.

    Old fashioned fresh pea salad with creamy dressing in a white bowl.

    Ways To Eat Sugar Snap Peas

    I think you already know my favourite way, but here are some tasty ways to enjoy them:

    • raw (perfect for snacking on)
    • steamed
    • roasted
    • sautéed
    • stir-fry

    Pea Pod Tips

    • Look for bright green pea pods that are shiny and look full, almost bursting. Try to avoid dull, yellowing peas.
    • Old peas tend to have more fibrous strings.
    • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I like to keep them in a perforated produce bag (affiliate).
    • Always rinse under cold water before eating.
    • You can also freeze them. Blanch whole peas for about 2 minutes. Cool, dry and lay on a cookie sheet (be sure they are not touching). Freeze for a couple of hours, then transfer to a freezer bag.
    Pea pod salad on a fork.

    Next time you are looking for a super crisp and refreshing side dish, this salad with snap peas is an awesome choice.

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    Fresh Snap Pea Salad in a serving bowl.

    Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    This snap pea and cucumber salad is so refreshing. Combined with a creamy dill dressing and pickled onions. The perfect crunchy pea salad as a bbq side dish.
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Sugar snap peas
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 44kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 5 ounces snap peas (thinly sliced)
    • 3 ounces seedless cucumber (diced)
    • ½ teaspoons dried dill (or to taste)
    • 1 ½ ounces sour cream
    • 2 ounces pickled onions (sour or sweet)
    • salt & pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    For the Dressing:

    • In a small bowl combine the sour cream, dill, salt, and pepper. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
    • It is best if you combine this at least 30 minutes (or more) prior to using to enable the flavours to develop.

    For the Salad:

    • Wash snap peas and pat dry.
    • Cut into thin slices and place in a bowl.
    • Wash and cut the cucumber and add to the bowl with the peas.
    • Slice the pickled onions and add to the bowl. I used small onions and cut them in ½.
    • Add the prepared sour cream dressing to the peas, cucumbers and pickled onions.
    • Combine and ENJOY!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 22.9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.9mg

    Notes

    You can adjust this recipe to your liking. More or less dill seasoning. You can even use fresh dill if you prefer. 
    I used sour pickled onions, but if you prefer sweet that is fine. Don’t like pickled onions? That is cool, just leave them out.
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    Gloria Duggan is the author for Homemade & Yummy, where she creates fun and easy recipes. She is also a brand ambassador/influencer for well-known companies. Gloria has judged food competitions and has posted about local food events. Gloria's work has been featured in magazines, and she has been interviewed on several podcasts. Read More…

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    Comments

    1. Brandi

      January 30, 2022 at 12:39 pm

      What other seasoning can you use if you don’t have dried dill?

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 31, 2022 at 9:22 am

        You can really use whatever you like. Italian seasoning, Greek seasoning, parsley, chives.

    2. Natalie

      June 28, 2021 at 7:04 am

      This salad sounds delicious. Vibrant, refreshing, and perfect for summer. Snap peas are so sweet this time of year, right? Oh, I’m excited to give this salad a try. Can’t wait.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        June 28, 2021 at 9:50 am

        This sugar snap pea salad is so easy and delicious. We have it as a side dish often during the summer.

    3. Jamie

      June 14, 2021 at 1:25 am

      I love the addition of dill and pickled onions here! The flavors go so well together and I love the crunchy texture too!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        June 14, 2021 at 11:29 am

        Thanks so much. This snap pea salad is so refreshing….glad you enjoyed the recipe.

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