How to cook vegetables into a salad rather than just mixing them in for a different take.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (2 cups) snow peas, washed, trimmed, strings removed
• 1/4 pound (1 cup) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 pound (1 cup) broccoli, cut into small florets

  

• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cashew nuts
• 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/4 pound (1 cup) bean sprouts
• 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips

Directions

1. Separately steam, boil or microwave the snow peas, beans, and broccoli until just cooked. Cool immediately in ice water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a salad bowl mix vinegar, onion, pepper, cashews, ginger, oils, lime juice and zest. Add cooked vegetables, bean sprouts and carrots, toss gently and serve.