To toast sesame seeds, spread them in a
single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden
brown. Watch them carefully and stir once or twice so they don't
burn.
Asian Pea Pod Salad
6 cups torn romaine
2 cups fresh pea pods, trimmed and halved crosswise
1/3 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- In a large salad bowl toss together the
romaine and pea pods. In a small bowl stir together the dressing
and hoisin sauce. Pour over romaine mixture and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutritional facts per serving: calories:
98, total fat: 7g, saturated fat: 1g, monounsaturated fat: 2g,
polyunsaturated fat: 4g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 153mg, carbohydrate:
6g, total sugar: 3g, fiber: 2g, protein: 2g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin
C: 25%, calcium: 4%, iron: 6%
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