This beautiful Snow Pea Shoot Salad with Spicy Pecan Dressing is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free — and it’s the perfect centerpiece for a special event or holiday meal table! 
Last week I shared my love of baby bok choy from Jade Asian Greens, and today I’m sharing their Snow Pea Shoots (Dau Miu), which I think are one of the most stunning and interesting greens around.
There’s no end to the beauty of the delicate, lacy tendrils, and the tender leaves have a delicious flavor that’s somewhere between peas and spinach.
This salad would be so lovely for Easter brunch — as a side, or a main course.
The addition of the crispy rice also makes it hearty enough to stand alone for a scrumptious dinner! And while it looks like something that might take a while to create, you can whip this up within 30 minutes.
Some of the reasons love recipes with snow pea shoots:
- They make any dish beautiful.
- Their subtle pea flavor is delicious.
- They are packed with antioxidants and vitamins.
- They’re tasty when eaten raw or cooked.
And by the way, the spicy pecan dressing for this snow pea shoot salad is over-the-top, and can be used for other salads too. It’s both sweet and spicy with fresh citrus and chili paste. Finely chopped pecans thicken it up a bit, add texture, and a hint of maple flavor.
When I’m cooking with these snow pea shoots, I often put a sprig or two, like the one above, in a small vase with a few fresh flowers.
It’s gorgeous and brightens up any room!
You can get this Snow Pea Shoot-Cranberry Salad Recipe here.
This is just one of many unique ways to use greens from Jade — here are many more recipes to explore.
Want even more delicious ideas for how to use the pea shoots? Get them here on the Best Recipes Using Pea Shoots Pinterest Board. And you can follow Jade on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
If you think this snow pea shoot salad is pretty, check out how the snow pea shoots dress up this recipe.
*I was compensated for this recipe by Jade Asian Greens. As always, all opinions are my own, and I only work with quality products from brands I love.
Catherine says
Lots of prayers for your Dad that he soon will be well and home. Lots of prayers for you and your family too.
valentina says
Oh Catherine, thank you so very much. xo
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Stunning salad, and look how much flavor you packed in there while still making it safe for those with food allergies. Well done!
valentina says
Thank you, Dorothy! Yes, it’s really not missing anything! 🙂 IMHO
JUAN CARLOS says
Lamento que su padre que esté muy enfermo, y espero que se mejore pronto.
saludos, abrazos y bendiciones
valentina says
Muchimas gracias, Juan Carlos. xoxo
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
Super healthy, packed full of flavour. What’s not to love!
valentina says
Thank you! Enjoy! 🙂
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
I’m one of these weird folks that just doesn’t like lettuce but I love spinach and I love pea shoots even more! Will definitely be trying this out.
valentina says
Yay! Perfect for you, then. 🙂
Felesha Bell says
I’ve never worked with snow pea shoots but they sure make a lovely salad!! Gotta try them.
valentina says
Hope you try them Felesha. Delicious cooked also!
Cricket Plunkett says
I’m not a big lettuce fan, never thought to try use pea shoots in a salad instead. It sounds so flavorful!
valentina says
Thank you! Hope you love it!
Amanda says
I may be the only person on the planet who has never had pea shoots. I love salads and think maybe the pea shoots will be a perfect addition.
valentina says
Thanks, Amanda. I’m sure you’re not alone. Hope you thy them, though. Delicious!
David says
Valentina – your timing is perfect! Last week, I bought a bag of pea shoots (more like pea sprouts) at the market. I used a few for garnishing some salmon, but have a bunch leftover. This is perfect, and I love the sound of the pecan dressing – I can see numerous uses for that!!
valentina says
I love it, David! So happy you have them at your market! Enjoy! XO
Bijouxs says
Hi Valentina! Oh I love pea shoots, at the market now! I made a Farmer’s Market Tartine with them, but this salad looks delicious. Best ~ Bijouxs
valentina says
Thanks so much Lynn! A Tartine sounds absolutely lovely! 🙂 xo V