No-Cook Crunchy Snap Pea Salad with Chili Crisp

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 123kcal

Author: Marvellina

If you’ve only ever had snap peas cooked, this crunchy snap pea salad will be a game-changer. It’s fresh, no-cook, and bursting with flavor—thanks to toasty sesame oil, chili crisp, and a savory sprinkle of cheese or nutritional yeast. Perfect for hot days when you want something easy, light, and packed with texture!

Print Recipe

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients

250 g fresh sugar snap peas not snow peas
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp chili crisp oil adjust or omit to taste
¼ tsp fine sea salt or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
30 g toasted unsalted walnuts roughly chopped
Freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a vegan version

Instructions

Toast the walnuts:

If your walnuts are untoasted, toast them on a dry pan over low-medium heat until they smell nice and nutty, about 5 minutes. Let them cool completely and then chop into smaller pieces

Trim & Slice the Snap Peas:

Wash the snap peas clean and pat dry with paper towel
Trim the ends and remove any tough strings (if present). Slice each snap pea thinly on a diagonal to create crunchy, slivered strips. Don't discard the peas inside. Include them in the salad

Make the Dressing Base:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, chili crisp oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

Prep Ahead Tip:

You can prep the sliced snap peas and dressing separately ahead of time. Store the snap peas in an airtight container in the fridge, and keep the dressing covered in the refrigerator. Do not combine them until right before serving.

Toss & Serve:

Right before serving, add the sliced snap peas, toasted sesame seeds, and walnuts to the bowl with the dressing.
Toss gently to combine. Have a taste and adjust the seasonings. Top with freshly grated Pecorino Romano or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Serve immediately while everything is still super crisp.

Nutrition