Snow Pea And Broccoli Salad Food

BROCCOLI AND SNOW PEA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook 2 tablespoons each chopped ginger, scallions and garlic in vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until slightly softened, 1 minute. Add 5 cups broccoli florets (12 ounces) and 1/4 cup water; season with salt. Cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Uncover, add 1 cup snow peas and cook, stirring, until bright green, about 2 minutes.

STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Make brown sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil until combined; season with salt.
• In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli to basket in a single layer. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Scatter snow peas on top of broccoli in an even layer; cover, and continue steaming until snow peas are bright green, about 1 minute more. Add broccoli and snow peas to bowl with sauce; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH BOW TIES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli with the peas.
• In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the vegetables and pasta. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and pignolis and toss again.

BROCCOLI, LEEK AND SNOW PEA STIR FRY

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli over boiling water until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add the oil and when it is warm, add the garlic and 5-spice powder and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
• Add the leek and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until they soften.
• Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.
• Add the snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender.
• Stir in the broccoli, soy sauce and five-spice powder and stir-fry for 2 minutes more or until heated through.
• Serve immediately.

GREEN PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes. Rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, peas, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon.

THE PERFECT PICNIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, rice vinegar, salt, sugar, and cayenne together in a large bowl for about 30 seconds. Whisk in olive oil in 1-teaspoon increments until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon, dill, parsley, chives, and thyme. Remove and reserve 1/2 of the dressing in a separate small bowl.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add snow peas, carrots, peas, and broccoli about 2 minutes before the pasta is done. Drain pasta and veggies well, but do not rinse.
• Transfer hot pasta mixture to the vinaigrette in the large mixing bowl and toss well to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes and toss again. Toss occasionally until the mixture is almost room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green onions, salt, and the reserved dressing and toss well.
• Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours before serving. Toss and adjust seasoning before serving.

CHINESE RICE SALAD WITH SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Steam the snow peas and broccoli until tender 3-5 minutes and blanch.
• Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently.
• Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together.
• Pour over rice/vegetables.
• serve at room temperature.

BROCCOLI, CARROT AND SNOW PEA SLAW

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli, carrots and snow peas and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain, refresh under cold running water and drain again. Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Let stand for 1 hour. Divide among 4 plates and serve.