Fresh sugar snap peas, mint, orange zest, and almonds come together to create this beguiling salad. Sugar snap peas, which are eaten pod and all, retain their sweetness far longer than other pea varieties that must be shelled. Be sure they are fresh; they should not be wrinkled or dull looking, but should be a bright, shiny green. Sugar snaps are especially sweet, and like other peas, the fresher they are, the sweeter they are. The more widely available snow peas can be substituted if sugar snaps are unavailable. It is important not to overcook the peas; they are meant to be cooked very briefly, then refreshed in cold water so that their crisp texture is retained.