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On Molly Yeh’s show last week she had the most unusual salad that we just had to try. Now because of the quarantine and so many ingredients being unavailable I did have to make a substitution for the snap peas where I used FRESH green beans, but look forward to next time using snap peas. I also had some shredded rotisserie chicken pieces for some protein.  It was really yummy!

CRUNCHY SNAP PEA POPCORN SALAD
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
Vegetable oil, as needed for popping
White Cheddar popcorn seasoning, for the popcorn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups sugar snap peas, strings removed, cut crosswise into thirds
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped celery plus 1/2 cup tender inner celery leaves
1 bunch watercress, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces

• Pop the popcorn in a popcorn popper according to the manufacturer’s instructions. You should have 12 cups.
• While popcorn is still hot, sprinkle with the white Cheddar popcorn seasoning to taste and let cool completely.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, and Dijon together in a large serving bowl. Stir in the shallot.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, but remember the popcorn is already salty.
• Add the snap peas, carrot and chopped celery and toss to coat.
• Add the popcorn and toss to coat the kernels in the dressing.
• Pile the watercress on top and sprinkle with the celery leaves.
• Serve immediately.