Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad

By Jac_M

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 large carrots, julienned
• 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
• Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and julienned fresh gingerroot

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients.

In a stockpot, place steamer insert or basket over 2 in. of water. Place green beans, broccoli and carrots in insert. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam vegetables, covered, 5-7 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook, covered, 1-2 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Add ginger mixture; toss to combine. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and julienned ginger.
Yield: 6 servings.