Soy-Sesame Snow Pea Salad
For a refreshing side-dish salad, toss snow peas, water chestnuts, and sweet pepper with a sesame and soy dressing.
Ingredients
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1 pound snow peas, strings removed
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1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, thinly sliced
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
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2 large scallions, trimmed and sliced
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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1/2 cup fried rice noodles (such as La Choy) or crispy chow mein noodles
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Sliced scallions for garnish, if desired
Directions
1.
Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil. Lightly salt and add snow peas. Cook for 3 minutes and drain.
2.
In a medium-size bowl, combine snow peas, red pepper, water chestnuts and scallions. Allow to cool.
3.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil and vinegar. Toss with vegetables.
4.
Serve at room temperature or cold. Garnish with noodles and scallions just before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 127, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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