The boiled snow peas and potatoes salad is a rich and tasty summer dish: Grandma Benedetta prepares it with love to feed her grandchildren when the heat requires something light but nutritious.
SEASON of #snowpeas – mainly spring, of #potatoes – all year, of tomatoes spring-summer.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Energy 202.95 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 27.30 (g) of which sugars 8.40 (g)
- Proteins 4.20 (g)
- Fat 2.28 (g) of which saturated 0.30 (g)of which unsaturated 0.05 (g)
- Fibers 4.28 (g)
- Sodium 205.29 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 215 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Snow Peas and Potatoes Salad
- 14 oz potatoes (boiled)
- 7 oz snow peas (cooked)
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes (your preferred choice)
- 1 onion (your preferred choice)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fine salt (and herbs of choice)
- to taste apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
VARIATIONS
You can enhance the salad with: capers, olives, artichokes.
Replace the snow peas with diced sautéed zucchini or fresh borlotti beans.
Replace the boiled potatoes with cold pasta.
Tools
- Frying Pan for sautéing the onions
- Pressure Cookers for steaming potatoes and green beans
Snow Peas and Potatoes
Boil (better if steamed) the potatoes and the snow peas (or green beans).
Sauté the onion with a drizzle of oil and a little salt.
Place the boiled potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces, in a large bowl along with the diced tomatoes.
Add the cooked onions.
Cut the cooked snow peas into pieces and add them to the salad.
Season with good oil, salt, and vinegar (or lemon). Add some spices or fresh herbs for an extra touch.
Absolutely yes! Just prepare it the night before and keep it in the fridge. Then transport it in a jar or airtight container.
STORING the snow peas and potatoes salad
To store the snow peas and potatoes salad, just put it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for a maximum of 2 days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can it be served warm?
Of course! The snow peas and potatoes salad is delicious even when freshly made, with the vegetables still slightly warm.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Sure, just boil the vegetables the day before, then assemble the salad at the last minute and let it rest for a few minutes before serving, so it will be fresh and flavorful.
Can the snow peas and potatoes salad be frozen?
No. Once defrosted, vegetables tend to lose texture and flavor.
Can other vegetables be used?
To make the salad even more colorful and inviting, you can also add julienned carrots, lightly blanched green beans, or zucchini cut into rounds, perhaps grilled or lightly sautéed in a pan.
