![]() You can also blanch them in boiling water on top of the stove. The water on the peas from washing them is enough to create steam while they cook. 2 minutes until slightly cooked but still crisp. Half fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water. Put them in a microwave safe, covered dish. Wash the snow peas and remove the strings, if necessary (some come stringless now). Snow peas, orange, grapefruit, red onion, white wine vinegar, honey, kosher salt, white pepper, ginger, olive oil, vegetable oil, sunflower seeds. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION for a 1 cup serving: 124 calories, 5.9g fat, 14.8g carbs, 4.3g fiber, 9l8g sugars, 4.4g protein Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3 You will be feeling all kinds of healthy if you make this salad. They have nutrients that reduce inflamation, symptoms of asthma and arthritis, and the risk of colon cancer. Sunflower seeds have high levels of Vitamin E-the body's primary antioxidant. They have nutrients that promote bone and heart health and help reduce fatigue and boost energy. Snow peas are high in fiber, protein, Vitamins A, C, K, B complex. Oranges have cancer-fighting and heart protecting properties, too. They also contain Vitamin A, iron, and calcium. In fact, one Orange contains 89% of daily Vitamin C requirements. (If you were a grapefruit hater, are you reconsidering?) Grapefruit is high in fiber with cancer fighting properties. Ruby red grapefruit has lycopene, which reduces bad cholestrol. ![]() Pink grapefruit is particularly high in antioxidants. Grapefruit are loaded with vitamin C, folic acid and potassium-all of these protect the heart. It's unfortunately not insanely good for me.) Not only does this yummy salad combine tart & sweet with a crunchy texture, it is also packed with nutrition. I actually kind of crave it, especially this time of year. If you don't like oranges, well, this sadly just isn't the recipe for you. If you don't like grapefruit, you can omit the grapefruit and double the oranges in this recipe. It's become a favorite for King-Man and me. This recipe is my attempt to replicate that restaurant salad. That's all I remember about it-and that it was refreshing and good. I had a delicious salad at a restaurant a few years back that had snow peas, citrus, and sun flower seeds. How can you not love looking at that colorful bowl of goodness? It looks like a bowl of sunshine. Skip the photo tutorial - Jump straight to the recipeĮven if you're a grapefruit hater (I know they're out there), you have to admit that this salad is beautiful. (The citrus will begin to break down and get a mushy texture if left in the dressing too long.) NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION for a 1 cup serving: 124 calories, 5.9g fat, 14.8g carbs, 4.3g fiber, 9l8g sugars, 4.4g protein Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3 MAKE AHEAD TIP: Can be made up to 4 hours ahead and stored in fridge, but don't mix in the citrus until just before serving. Add grapefruit and oranges gently toss and serve. Add drained snow peas, onions, and sunflower seeds to bowl and toss thoroughly with dressing. Continue whisking briskly while adding oils in a thin stream. ![]() In large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of reserved citrus juice, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and ginger. Squeeze the membranes to remove any remaining juice add to juice in small bowl. Put citrus sections in a separate bowl, saving any juice in another small bowl. Peel and section orange and grapefruit, removing all pith and membrane. (The water on the peas from washing them is enough to create steam in the microwave.) Immediately immerse cooked snow peas in bowl of ice water so they stop cooking and chill completely. Microwave peas 2 to 2-1/2 minutes until slightly cooked but still crisp. Half fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water, leaving enough room to add snow peas later. Place in microwave proof bowl with cover. ![]() Wash snow peas, trim and remove strings if necessary. ![]()
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