Saturday, August 1, 2009

Recipe of the Day

Fresh Herb & Snap Pea Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Nutritional Info (Per serving): 4
Calories: 123, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 169mg, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Fat: 9g, Carbs: 7g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Protein: 3g
Carb Choices: 0.5


Ingredients

8 ounce(s) peas, sugar snap, trimmed
2 tablespoon nuts, almonds, sliced
2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin, or walnut or almond oil
2 tablespoon vinegar, fruit, such as raspberry or pomegranate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black ground, freshly ground
4 cup(s) lettuce, mache, or mixed baby lettuce
1/4 cup(s) chives, fresh, snipped (1/2-inch pieces)
1/4 cup(s) tarragon, fresh, chopped

Preparation

1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add snap peas and cook until bright green but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

3. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add lettuce, chives, tarragon and the snap peas and toss. Serve sprinkled with the almonds.

0 comments: