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Lemony Sugar Snap Peas With Shaved Parmigiano Recipe

Brighten your meal with this vibrant and refreshing Lemony Sugar Snap Pea Salad! Inspired by Sally Schneider's "The Improvisational Cook," this light and elegant salad is ready in minutes. Sweet sugar snap peas are tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette and topped with paper-thin shavings of Parmesan cheese for a burst of salty, umami flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 220.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemony Sugar Snap Peas With Shaved Parmigiano

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How to Make Lemony Sugar Snap Peas With Shaved Parmigiano

  1. **Prep the Peas:** Using a chef's knife, thinly slice the sugar snap peas on a sharp diagonal into thirds or halves. Remove any tough stem ends.
  2. **Chill the Peas:** Place the sliced sugar snap peas in a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. **Make the Vinaigrette:** Rub the cut side of 1 garlic clove over the inside of a small bowl to infuse it with garlic flavor.
  4. **Whisk the Dressing:** Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar to the bowl. Using a fork (or a whisk), slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons of olive oil while continuously whisking until a light emulsion forms.
  5. **Discard the Garlic:** Remove and discard the garlic clove.
  6. **Dress the Salad:** Add the chilled sugar snap peas and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the bowl. Gently toss to coat evenly with the vinaigrette.
  7. **Season:** Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. **Shave the Parmesan:** Just before serving, use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to shave the Parmesan cheese into thin ribbons.
  9. **Garnish and Serve:** Scatter the Parmesan shavings over the sugar snap peas. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

21g

Carbs

3g

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