Chinese Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Salad Ingredients:

½ cup fresh snow peas

1 bag spring lettuce mix

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

2 carrots peeled and grated

¼ cup thinly sliced scallions

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

½ cup chopped roasted peanuts

2 limes, quartered, for garnish

Dressing Ingredients:

¼ cup rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

½ cup canola oil

pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Mix dressing by combining all ingredients and shaking well.

2. Bring salted water to a boil in a pot, add snow peas and cook until a vibrant green and still crisp--about 1.5 minutes.

3. Drain peas and immerse in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in a large salad bowl.

4. Add all ingredients and toss with dressing. Garnish with lime wedges (optional).