Spring salad of peas and radishes with sesame
4 servings
20 minutes
Spring salad of peas and radishes with sesame is a light and refreshing dish embodying the awakening of nature. Its roots can be traced back to European cuisine, where fresh seasonal vegetables are valued for their natural taste and crunchy texture. The delicate sweetness of green peas contrasts with the spiciness of radishes, while subtle notes of sesame oil and lime add an exotic depth of flavor to the salad. A dressing based on honey and nut oil adds softness, highlighting the balance of freshness and richness. Garnished with white and black sesame seeds, it not only pleases the eye but also offers a delightful gastronomic pleasure. This salad is perfect for spring picnics, light lunches, or as an exquisite complement to main dishes. Its simplicity and elegance make it an indispensable element of a fresh seasonal menu.
1
Take green peas and slice them into very thin strips (optionally, you can blanch the peas for 1 minute in boiling water, then transfer them to cold water, preferably with ice, to prevent the peas from losing color).
- Snap peas: 200 g
2
Slice the radish into thin rounds.
- Radish: 10 pieces
3
Chop the onion finely.
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 6 pieces
4
Remove the stems from the cilantro and chop finely.
- Cilantro (coriander leaves): 0.5 bunch
5
For the sauce, mix lime juice, peanut butter, sesame oil, and honey in a jar. Close tightly with a lid and shake well to combine all ingredients.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice: 2 tablespoons
- Peanut oil: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
- Wildflower honey: 1 tablespoon
6
Place radish, peas, and onion in a salad bowl. Mix well and drizzle with dressing on top.
- Radish: 10 pieces
- Snap peas: 200 g
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 6 pieces
7
Sprinkle with white (or black sesame seeds) and black cumin. It's important to maintain the combination of white and black seeds for the beauty of the final result.
- White sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Black cumin (zira): 1 teaspoon