SNOW PEAS WITH SESAME DRESSING

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Another great way to use fresh pea pod is in Snow Peas with Sesame Dressing. The recipe comes from Sue Braunschweig of Delafield. "I've had the recipe for this crisp delicious salad for years," notes the mother of six. "It goes well with any meat and is terrific for family or company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups fresh snow peas
2 cups cauliflowerets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 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 for 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 146 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.