Healthy Asian Snap Pea Salad

There are lots of fresh flavors and crunchy bits in this Healthy Asian Snap Pea Salad. Snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, and toasted almonds mixed in a tasty sesame ginger dressing make the perfect salad. This colorful salad tastes great and is full of good things for you, so you can eat it as a meal or as a side dish.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups snap peas, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• For the dressing: 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine snap peas, red bell pepper, carrot, toasted almonds, and green onions

In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha sauce if using to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving

Serve chilled and enjoy