SNOW PEAS WITH SESAME DRESSING

Snow Peas With Sesame Dressing image

Provided by carolinafan

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups fresh snow peas
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 -3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4-1 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Steps:

Cook peas in boiling salted water until crisp-tender; about 1-1/2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water until crisp-tender; about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a bowl, combine peas, cauliflower, water chestnuts and red pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Just before serving; shake dressing and pour half over the pea mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 229.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 1.9