Snap Pea And Cauliflower Salad Food

CAULIFLOWER "RISOTTO" WITH SNAP PEAS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into chunks. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until coarse in texture, like rice. Reserve 4 cups for this recipe and save any leftovers for another use.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter with the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic, then season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
• Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the cauliflower. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the broth and simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in the sugar snaps, remaining broth and salt to taste. Add pea shoots. Simmer until the liquid is almost gone, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and half of the cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted. Adjust seasonings. Stir in the remaining cheese. Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into bite sized pieces and mix with peas and shredded cheese.
• Sprinkle Ranch Dressing mix on top.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Add mayonnaise one hour before serving.

SNAP PEA AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. DRESSING: Pour all of the dressing ingredients into a jar, shake well, and set aside.
• 2. SALAD: Fill a medium sauce pot half way full of water. Bring the water to a boil and plunge the sugar snap peas into the water and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the peas from the water and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Once cooled, drain in a colander. Repeat this same process for the cauliflower. Place all of the salad ingredients into a medium bowl or large zip lock bag. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir to combine. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.

GINNY'S CAULIFLOWER AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the cauliflower, peas, onion, and celery. Mix in bacon bits, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese.
• Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sweetener, vinegar, and seasoned salt in a separate bowl. Pour over the vegetables, and mix well.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, trim the ends of the snap peas. Blanch the peas in the boiling water just until tender-crisp and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the peas from the pot and cool completely in ice water, about 1 minute. Drain the peas on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• Using a chef's knife, trim the roots and stems off the radishes. Quarter about half and thinly slice the rest to create texture in the salad. Mince the chives.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the peas, radishes, and minced chives.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine.
• Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and serve.

SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until peas turn bright green. Remove peas and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl., Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours before serving. If desired, sprinkle with lemon zest.

BEET AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak onion in cold water in a small bowl 10 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
• Whisk together vinegar, coriander, sugar, and salt in a salad bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
• Toss onion and beets with dressing.
• Steam sugar snaps over boiling water, covered, 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well in sieve and toss with beet mixture.