BROCCOLI, BEAN SPROUTS AND GREEN PEAS SALAD

An East and West salad. The sesame seeds add a unique taste to the salad.

This is a quick cold salad to make and tastes great.


Preparation Time : 45 mins.
Cooking Time: 15 mins.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup green peas
3 spring onions

To be mixed into a dressing

1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp powdered sugar
¼ tsp pepper

For the garnish

1 tbsp sesame seeds (til), roasted

Method

1. Put plenty of water to boil with salt. Add the broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Drain and put immediately in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

2. Cook the green peas in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and put immediately in cold water for at least half an hour. Drain thoroughly. See that the peas remain crisp.

3. Put the bean sprouts in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

4. Put the broccoli, green peas, bean sprouts and spring onions in a bowl and refrigerated.

5. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss.

Serve cold, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Source : Healthy Soups and Salads by Tarla Dalal