SNOW PEA SALAD

SNOW PEA SALAD

Ingredients :

1 lb (460 g) fresh snow peas

4 slices bacon

4 cups shredded lettuce

½ cup chopped parsley

¼ cup sesame seed

½ cup salad oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoon vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 clove garlic, crushed

Salt

Pepper

Preparation:

Spread sesame seeds in an ungreased baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes in oven 350° F (175° C), until golden, stirring frequently. Cool.

Combine sesame seed, salad oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously in a glass jar and refrigerate.

Remove stems from snow peas and steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and chill.

Fry bacon until crisp, drain in paper towels and crumble.

In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, snow peas, parsley and bacon. Shake dressing until well blended and pour desired amount over salad. Serve immediately.

8 servings