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Asian Sugar Snap Pea and Steak Salad

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Ingredients

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  • Asian Sugar Snap Pea and Steak Salad
  • Adapted from Cooking Light
  • 4 Servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
  • Calories: 290 ▪ Fat: 16g ▪ Carbs: 15g ▪ Dietary Fiber: 4g ▪ Protein: 21g
  • 3 cups fresh sugar snap peas (blanched & chilled)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons Splenda
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • <g class="gr_ gr_386 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling multiReplace" id="386" data-gr-id="386">1 pint</g> cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded English cucumber (about 1)
  • 4 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces flank steak (cut into small pieces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. To blanch peas: Bring a pan of water to a rolling boil. Place peas in boiling water for one minute. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water. Drain the peas when they are completely cold; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce and next 8 ingredients (through sesame oil), stirring with a whisk. Add sugar snap peas, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions; toss to coat.
  3. Right before serving, heat a medium cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Combine steak, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat steak. Add steak mixture to pan; cook 5 minutes or until well browned and crisp, stirring frequently.
  4. When ready to serve, Combine peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onion and toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing and toss until well coated. Divide into 4 portions and top with steak.