A vibrant cashew and blistered snap pea salad with fresh herbs, tossed in a tangy rice wine vinaigrette, makes this the perfect reset lunch!
The Deets:
This is one of my all-time favorite reset lunches: a vibrant and refreshing cashew and blistered snap pea salad, packed with fresh herbs and dressed in a light, tangy rice wine vinaigrette. It’s simple to prepare but feels elevated, making it perfect as a quick lunch or an impressive side salad at a dinner party.
It comes together so quickly. You’ll start by cooking the snap peas in a hot pan until they’re lightly blistered and tender-crisp, which brings out their natural sweetness while adding a hint of smokiness. The vinaigrette is super easy to whip up and incredibly flavorful—just whisk together soy sauce, garlic, rice wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Toss the snap peas with the vinaigrette, crunchy cashews, and a generous handful of fresh herbs to tie everything together.
This salad is the ideal blend of textures and flavors, and it works equally well as a wholesome midday meal or a standout dish for entertaining. If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out more ideas here—and let me know what you think in the comments if you give it a try!
Here’s how to make it:
Cashew and blistered Snap Pea Salad with a Rice Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup snap peas, trimmed
- Peanut oil or whatever oil you like to fry with
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup cashews, chopped
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime juice
- Flaky sea salt/pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Trim and wash snap peas. Heat peanut oil in a pan. When pan is very hot, add snap peas and cook on high heat until blistered.Season with salt and pepper. Add to a bowl.
- Whisk soy sauce, garlic, rice wine, honey, salt and pepper to a bowl until combined.
- Pour sauce over cashews and add chopped cashews, scallions, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Enjoy!
