Fresh Green Peas and Sugar Snap Peas in Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh shelled peas (from 3 pounds peas in pods)
• 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon packed golden brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook shelled peas in large saucepan of boiling salted water until almost tender, 1 and 1/2 minute Add sugar snap peas to same pan and continue boiling 30 sec. Drain; rinse under cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. (Peas and dressing may be prepared 2 hours ahead.) Let stand separately at room temperature.) Pour dressing over peas in large bowl; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve at room temperature.