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March 22, 2012

Sugar Snap Pea and Fennel Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Sugar Snap Pea, Spring Pea and Fennel Salad Gourmande in the Kitchen

It’s no surprise to regular readers that I tend to like meals made with as little fuss and pretense as possible.  That’s especially true come spring as the best meals of the season require minimal fussing to begin with because the produce is so fresh and tender during this time.  The sunny skies, mild days and light rains truly work their magic, producing a bounty of beautiful fruits and vegetables.

Everything in spring embodies freshness and lightness.  Fresh salads are made with such ease during this time, and it should also come as no surprise to those of you that have been coming here regularly that I eat a lot of salads.

Sugar Snap Pea, Spring Pea and Fennel Salad Gourmande in the Kitchen

Like soup, I could eat a one every day and never tire of it.  Frankly, when it’s warm and sunny out, all you want sometimes is a salad, especially when it’s light, crisp and filled with the best the season has to offer.

Sometimes I get on a kick; I become mildly obsessed with an ingredient, and find ways to sneak it into almost everything I make. Recently my love affair is with fennel and since we’re already on the subject of salads, I thought I would offer you another favorite recipe of mine for this delicious and delicately flavored vegetable along with a couple of springtime additions.

Sugar Snap Pea, Spring Peas and Fennel Salad Gourmande in the Kitchen

The salad simply tastes like the season.  This double pea and fennel salad is fresh, easy and very spring-like.  A jumble of thinly sliced sugar snap peas, fennel, and tender, mildly sweet baby peas are dressed with an apple cider vinaigrette.  It’s a light and refreshing combination with a satisfying crunch.

I was thrilled to contribute this recipe to the Spring 2012 issue of Flavour Fiesta (pg.74-78) as well as answer a few questions about me, the blog, my cooking and food photography. It’s a beautiful issue filled with fresh ideas and recipes for the spring season published and edited by Divya Yadava, I hope you check it out.

Sugar Snap Pea and Fennel Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or walnut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas, tough strings removed, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into thin strips (reserve a few fronds for garnish)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, shallots and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the snap peas, peas, fennel, tarragon to bowl.
  3. Toss to coat and season to taste with pepper.
  4. Garnish with fennel fronds and top with toasted walnuts. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegan

Diet tags: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Raw

Number of servings (yield): 2 to 4

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Season, Spring, Vegan Tagged With: apple cider, fennel, peas, salad, spring, sugar snap peas

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  1. Magic of Spice says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Such a gorgeous salad, and wonderful flavors...very spring :) I eat salads most every day, and love including the seasons bounties :)
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  2. TidyMom says

    March 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    I'm SO hungry right now and this would be amazing if it was sitting in front of me instead of on my screen!! Thanks for sharing Sylvie!
    Reply
  3. Tracy says

    March 28, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    What a beautiful salad! Just pinned it to my spring board. Can't wait to make it!
    Reply
  4. Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I just love the way you cook, and the way you take photos. I can always count on a gorgeous and healthy recipe from you.
    Reply
  5. Jennifer (Delicieux) says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    What a gorgeously crunchy and healthy salad Sylvie! I love the way you've presented the sugar snaps, they look so pretty this way.
    Reply
  6. anh says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    beautiful! I have been eating more salads, too... This is on my list. Thanks Sylvie.
    Reply
  7. Namitha says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    This salad has written Spring all over it ! Flavor fiesta has come out great ! Congratulations to you,other great contributors and Divya :)
    Reply
  8. Vanille says

    March 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I'm totally with you when it comes to salad. I can eat it all year round really ! And fennel indeed has this fresh taste in mouth that's perfect for spring.
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