Soy Sesame Snow Pea Salad with Water Chestnuts

SOY SESAME SNOW PEA SALAD

1 pound snow peas, strings removed 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, thinly sliced 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 large scallions, trimmed and sliced 1 tbs light soy sauce 1 tbs hoisin sauce 1 tbs sesame oil 1 tbs rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup fried rice noodles or crispy chow mein noodles

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt and add snow peas. Cook 3 min. Drain. In a bowl, combine peas, red pepper, chestnuts and scallions. Allow to cool. In a 2nd bowl, whisk soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil and vinegar. Toss with vegetables. Serve at room temp or cold. GARNISH WITH NOODLES AND SLICED SCALLIONS JUST BEFORE SERVING. Makes 6 servings.*

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