25 minutes
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring sugar snap peas, pickled cherries, Spanish peanuts, and fresh basil, seasoned with dried chile flakes and olive oil.
Sugar Snap Peas, strings pulled off, cut in half on an angle
0 lb
Pickled Cherries, drained
cups
Redskin (Spanish) Peanuts
cups
Scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle, soaked in ice water for 20 minutes, and well-drained
bunch
Cherry Pickling Juice
cups
handful
teaspoons
to taste
to taste
1. Combine Ingredients
Begin by taking a large mixing bowl and tossing together the sugar snap peas, pickled cherries, Spanish peanuts, well-drained scallions, cherry pickling juice, and fresh basil leaves. This early combination allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, ensuring a harmonious blend.
2. Season the Salad
Next, generously season the salad with dried chile flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Don't be shy with the seasoning, especially the black pepper, as it will make the salad vibrant and exciting to the palate. The salad should look well-seasoned and colorful.
3. Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle in the ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil and give the salad a good toss to ensure everything is well-coated. The olive oil not only adds a rich, silky texture but also helps to carry and enhance the flavors of the other ingredients. The salad should appear glossy and appetizing.
4. Adjust Seasoning
Now, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. This step is crucial as it allows you to ensure that the salad is zippy and balanced, with all the flavors coming together just right.
5. Serve
Finally, serve the salad lightly chilled. This keeps it crisp and refreshing, making it a perfect dish for a warm day. Enjoy the vibrant and crunchy flavors of this delightful salad!
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