Asian Snap Pea Salad with Sesame-Orange Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Vitamin C from the orange juice, bell pepper, and peas helps your body absorb iron in this asian snap pea salad. And with only 89 calories, who could resist? Serve with stir-fried chicken breast and brown rice or buckwheat noodles to complement the nutrient-rich package. Ingredients:
1 large orange |
1 tablespoon rice vinegar |
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce |
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil |
1 teaspoon brown sugar |
1 teaspoon hot chile sauce (such as sriracha) |
2 teaspoons canola oil |
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper |
3/4 cup thinly sliced carrot |
12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 cup diagonally cut green onions |
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach |
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted |
Directions:
1. To prepare dressing, grate 1 teaspoon rind; squeeze 1/3 cup juice from orange over a bowl. Set rind aside. Combine juice, vinegar, and next 4 ingredients (through chile sauce) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and carrot to pan; sauté 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add reserved orange rind, sugar snap peas, and salt to pan; sauté 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer pea mixture to a large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Stir in green onions and spinach. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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