Oh my gosh- have you guys ever seen American Ninja Warrior!? I had to say something because I came up to my bedroom to write my blog post and stumbled into Pete and the girls watching this show. I wasn’t paying any attention, but then out of the corner of my eye I started seeing crazy stuff so I watched it. And then I got sucked in and am floored by how athletic these people are! I am about as naturally athletic as a sloth. I just ended my month long pure barre challenge I told you guys about 2 weeks ago, and while I did not take 25 classes in 30 days, I took 15 and that was in addition to my regular gym visits, plus three out of town trips- so I was proud of myself. However I did not finish strong! After last weekends bender in Vegas I was slow to get back to the gym. So then I tried to fix my laziness and went yesterday and lifted a ton of weights. Weeeeeell, by last night my neck was totally jacked up. Like I couldn’t move my head and neck at all!! I have “tweaked” my neck about a million times (like where you move like a robot) but this time was much worse, like I actually had to address it and go to the dr! Turns out I have a strained ligament in my neck (!) so now I have to cool out on the gym until next week. In good news, I am really enjoying the muscle relaxers and I also do an exceptional robot impersonation right now.
Ok, enough babbling, on to this lovely Sesame Honey Snap Pea Salad! This is the most simple little salad and it is bordering on barely being a recipe, but I still had to share it because it is so fresh and delicious!
A few weekends ago I went and had a girls dinner with my friends Betsy and Gaby and we ordered all kinds of small dishes and salads to share. One of the dishes was a snap pea salad and it was so delicious! Just fresh sweet peas and a lemon and Olive oil dressing. I was so inspired and knew I had to scoot right home and make my own version of a snap pea salad.
This is honey sweet and tempered with toasty sesame oil and zesty rice wine vinegar and then there is the little bite from the shallots. Basically it is a wonderful little side dish and you should make it as soon as possible!
Recipe: Sesame Honey Snap Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups Sugar Snap Peas
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Sesame Honey Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the snap peas and shallots in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together the Sesame Honey Vinaigrette and season with kosher salt. Pour the dressing over the peas and shallots. Toss to coat the peas and then sprinkle them all with the toasted sesame seeds. The dressing will help the seeds stick to the peas.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 4
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The sesame seeds are so distinct ! The make the whole recipe a touch more appetizing and attractive
You gave that barre challenge your best effort! 15 barre classes in addition to your gym routine is a lot! I bet you have lots of awesome core strength now 🙂 this salad is full of green power!
I have not seen the it, but I just may have to tune in and check it out. This snap pea salad- so on point for the season!
We are so addicted to that show! And this recipe sounds delicious!
Seriously, American Ninja Warrior is insane! Totally one of the shows you get sucked into and lose a few hours. Obviously, love small dishes to share! Can’t wait to make this one soon