Snow Pea and Nectarine Salad

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed if necessary
• 3 ripe nectarines, cut in half lengthwise, pit removed, and sliced into thin wedges
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (raspberry vinegar may be substituted)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parslely

Directions:

1. Blanch snow peas in rapidly boiling water. Drain and set aside.
2. Toast sesame seeds in a dry saute' pan over high heat. Shake pan continuously until seeds are golden brown, about 1 minute.
3. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
4. Toss snow peas, nectarines and sesame seeds with the dressing. Serve immediately.