Sesame Green Salad with Citrus (Global Flavors)
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From: Ian Seddon's Cookbook
🥘 Ingredients
- mandarins 2
- shelled edamame 6 oz
- butter lettuce or spring mix 5 oz
- Best
- Best
- Kosher
- roasted sesame seeds 2 tbsp
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If your sesame seeds are raw, toast them. Heat a dry frying pan over medium heat. After a minute or two, add the sesame seeds and toast for 2 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden brown. Or, add to a rimmed sheet pan and toast in a 350ºF / 175ºC oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Storage: This salad is best fresh; only make as much as you can eat. Nutrition boost: Top your salad with shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, or thinly sliced cucumber. For more healthy fats and protein, top with chopped peanuts and/or cashews.
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1Gather: mandarins , shelled edamame , butter lettuce or spring mix , Best -quality extra virgin olive oil, Best -quality vinegar any kind works!, Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, roasted sesame seeds .
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2Peel the citrus, then chop the segments into bite-sized pieces. Cook the edamame using the package instructions, or simply defrost: add to a bowl of hot water and rest until thawed. Drain in a colander and shake to dry.
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3Add the lettuce to a large bowl, tearing into small pieces with your hands.
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4Toss the lettuce with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar in about a 2:1 ratio until well-dressed to your liking. Season with a pinch or two of salt and pepper.
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5Add the citrus pieces, edamame, and roasted sesame seeds. Toss again, and season to taste with more salt and pepper as desired.