SNOW PEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

SNOW PEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 pounds broccoli
1/2 - 1 pound snow peas or sugar snap peas
1/2 cup cashews
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

Cut broccoli into small florets. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 1/2 minutes. Rinse with cold water until cool, and spread on paper towels to dry. De-string snow peas. Blanch snow peas for 30 seconds, rinse and drain as above. Saute cashews and sesame seeds in 1 tablespoon sesame oil until golden. Allow to cool. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar and 3 tablespoons sesame oil together. Shake well. All of the above can be done in advance; veggies can be stored in fridge until needed. Just before serving, combine cashews/sesame seed mixture with veggies. Add dressing and mix well. Serve immediately.