ZUCCHINI AND SNOW-PEA SALAD

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Salad     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 teaspoon sugar
Equipment:
an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Very thinly slice zucchini with slicer and place in a large sieve set over a bowl. Toss zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and drain 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blanch snow peas in a pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water) 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge snow peas into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  • Rinse zucchini under cold running water, then press gently to remove any excess liquid. Pat dry.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool.
  • Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then toss with vegetables and sesame seeds.

Suresh Mukhiya
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy summer vegetables.


Fuzo Nakupi
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, main course, and even as a snack.


Sports Info
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shaheen Wahab
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rosalind Spalls
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious!


Jawad Jamil
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This salad is a great way to use up summer zucchini.


Oluwabunmi Komolafe
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. It's a great balance of flavors and textures.


wamala May
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Johan Sebasti√°n Trujillo
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I love that this salad is healthy and flavorful. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Destiny Ejimoffor-Emeka
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Perfect summer salad! The dressing is amazing.


Mustafa Skafi
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this salad changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.


Ayesha Awan
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This salad is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Evelyn Isabella
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Delicious! I love the crunch of the snow peas and the zesty dressing.


Aku Nita Blaise
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! The only change I made was to use lemon juice instead of lime juice.


Jeffrey Ford
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and how refreshing it was.


Mariatul Sakifa
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This salad was incredibly refreshing and delicious! The combination of zucchini, snow peas, and mint was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.