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Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

Gardening Guide: The Easy Peasy Guide to Growing Pea Plants: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Peas

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Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

Vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike will love this hearty Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas —perfect for potlucks, packed lunches, and it’s filling enough for a summer dinner. 

By Norann Oleson

Quinoa confetti salad with sugar snap peas.

Looking for something light and refreshing? Try out this Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas! It’s going to be a sure hit for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike because of its greens and high protein content.

As you might already know, sugar snap peas are probably the sweetest among all the pea varieties. It’s why they’re perfect for this salad as their sweetness mixes nicely with the nutty, roasted flavors coming from both the quinoa and the pepitas. Quinoa also has an earthy flavor and chewy, fluffy texture that is comparable to brown rice.

One thing to note about quinoa is that you need to rinse it properly to get rid of its naturally bitter taste. Packaged quinoa is typically pre-rinsed, but it won’t hurt to rinse it again just before cooking.

As with most pea recipes, you need to be quick in cooking your peas to retain their tender-crisp texture. Otherwise, they’re going to be too soggy to enjoy. The trick is to dry them up and let them cool immediately after boiling them.

Toasted pepitas also complement the crispy texture of the sugar snap peas. Pepitas emit a wonderful fragrance that will make you want to dig more into this recipe.

The dressing made from olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper is what tops off this dish with a light but delicious coating. What’s even better is that when all the ingredients are cooked right, this salad won’t get soggy and you can even pack it for lunch!

You can also enjoy a light but hearty summer dinner with this Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas, or bring it to a potluck that’s coming up soon!

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Quinoa confetti salad with sugar snap peas.

Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas

Vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike will love this hearty Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas—perfect for potlucks, packed lunches, and it’s filling enough for a summer dinner.

  • Author: Norann Oleson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 to 6 1x
  • Category: Salads & Dressings

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup dried quinoa, about 1 1/2 cups cooked
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots (about 2 small carrots)
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup minced chives
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside and allow to cool.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan half full with water and bring to a boil. Add the sugar snap peas and boil for one minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a few layers of paper towels to dry and cool. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch long pieces.
  3. Place a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pepitas and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
  4. Add quinoa, peas, and pepitas to a large bowl along with the carrots, onion, and chives. Toss to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat.
  6. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

  • To store, cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Have you tried this Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas recipe? It’s so easy and will fill you up on a warm evening when you want to eat lightly, but nutritiously. Please tell us how it turned out for you.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Pea Plants
  • Classifications of Pea Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Peas from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Peas in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Pea Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Peas
  • Should You Fertilize Your Pea Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Pea Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Pea-Plant Diseases
  • Pea Aphanomyces Root Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Pea Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Pea Garden
  • A Word About Harvesting Peas
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Peas
  • Plant Profiles

  • Super Sugar Snap Peas
  • Sugar Ann Peas
  • Avalanche Peas
  • Snowbird Peas
  • Early Perfection Peas
  • Wando Peas
  • Recipes

  • Quinoa Confetti Salad with Sugar Snap Peas
  • Beef with Snow Peas
  • Garlic Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas
  • Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Peas and Artichokes
  • Peas with Pasta
  • Double Pea and Feta Salad
  • Sesame Snow Peas
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Peas
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Peas
  • Resources about Peas
  • Pea Glossary
  • Related Articles

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  • 5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Hanging Baskets on a Porch
  • 10 Really Easy Veggies to Grow for New Gardeners
  • The Best Way to Plant Peas (and 3 of the Best Peas to Grow)
  • The Easy Peasy Guide to Growing Pea Plants—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Peas

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