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Snap Pea Salad

w seasoned ricotta + basil

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Max Baroni
Jun 05, 2025
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One of my favorite vegetables of all time, a snap pea. It’s so simply delicious and if you’re able to get them from a local farm, I highly recommend it. They start popping up in June and hit their peak flavor by August. There are few things better in spring or summer produce than a good snap. They’re versatile, great on-the-go snacks, and if you live near a small farm, sometimes you can even go pick your own.

This recipe keeps it simple and fresh—letting the flavor of the snap pea really shine.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 cups snap peas, cleaned

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