• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
  • Eating Seasonal
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • About
    • Get The Free Ebook!
  • Contact Me
Logo

Twists & Zests

Seasonal recipes and a dash of science.

  • Food Photography
  • Drink Photography
  • Recipe Development
Home » Recent Posts » Salad » Peach and Snap Pea Salad

Peach and Snap Pea Salad

Gluten Free, Salad, Sides, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian

Share the tasties!

  • Share 71
  • Yummly 1
  • Tweet
  • Mix
  • Email
Jump to Recipe
Overhead shot of salad in white bowl with yellow writing
Overhead shot of salad in white bowl with writing

Peaches and fresh garden snap peas combine in a light vinegary dressing with some nutty cheese in a light salad for the cusp of spring and summer.

Side view of peach and snap pea salad in teal bowl

Only in California will peaches and snap peas be in season at the same time. Honestly, I’m not cheating. The peaches came from the farmer’s market last week and the peas came from my garden. As an aside, I’m so pleased I actually managed to have a few snap pea vines producing this year. Every year I try to grow them and only get a couple peas. This year I have lovely sweet snap peas!

Pile of snap peas on white background

Not having been cooking regularly I’m rather lacking in a backlog of current seasonal recipes. I was feeling rather desperate for something to post. Also it has gotten way too warm the last couple days. Supper definitely needed to be cold. And I really wanted to use some of that great produce from my garden!

Snap peas, fava beans, apricots, rhubarb, broccoli, blueberries
Only the broccoli, snap peas, and fava beans are from my garden – the rest is from local farms, but it still looks great!

If you can get them, I do suggest using the very plump snap peas available from farm stands or farmer’s markets. The ones you typically get in supermarkets aren’t nearly as sweet.

Top view of peach and snap pea salad in teal bowls

Peach and snap peas salad in white bowl
Print Pin

Peach and Snap Pea Salad

Course Salad
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 12 oz/340g snap peas
  • 1 lg/180g peach
  • 2 cloves/10g garlic minced
  • ½ tbs/1g fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1 tbs/15ml red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs/15ml olive oil
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • ¼ c/35g shaved Toscano or parmesan

Instructions

  • Trim and remove the strings on the snap peas. Blanch peas for 20 seconds in boiling water before plunging in ice water. Drain thoroughly.
  • Wash, dry, and slice peach into 12-16 segments (very thin).
  • Combine garlic, thyme, vinegar, olive oil, and pepper.
  • Toss sliced peaches and peas in dressing until coated. Add shaved cheese and very gently toss. Serve within 4 hours.

Related posts:

Kale and Goat Cheese Quiche
Asiatic Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lamb and Polenta Bites

Share the tasties!

  • Share 71
  • Yummly 1
  • Tweet
  • Mix
  • Email

June 4, 2019 · Last Modified: October 20, 2020 · © 2018–2023

Previous Post: « Rhubarb Cream Cake
Next Post: Red Wine Rhubarb Syrup »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Woman in striped apron beating egg whites in copper bowl

Hi, I’m Quin, a scientist turned recipe developer and food photographer. I love eating seasonally and locally – fresh food just tastes so much better! I want to show you how to use fresh ingredients to make amazing meals. Learn more about my food philosophy…

Subscribe to Updates

Search by Category

Most Popular Posts

Loaf of spiced persimmon bread

Persimmon Bread and 15+ Recipes for Persimmons

ricotta stuffed peppers in blue dish

Ricotta Stuffed Mini Peppers

Blueberry basil shrub in bottle with 2 cocktails in front

Blueberry Basil Shrub

  • Disclosure Policy
  • Recommendations
  • Contact Me

Copyright © 2023 · Thyme Theme by Restored 316

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok