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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Method

  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • Cook peas in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain and immediately transfer to ice water.
  • When cold, drain well and pat dry.
  • Mash walnuts to a paste with a mortar and pestle and whisk in broth, oil, lemon juice, cayenne, and dill until blended.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss walnut mixture with peas and cucumber until vegetables are coated.