Pea, Jicama, and Cashew Salad

Description

This is a recipe my boyfriend’s mom gave to me. I like to add the ginger because it gives it a nice zest. It’s great for potlucks and you can adjust the seasoning to your taste. The cashews and toasted noodles add a terrific crunch!

Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (flavor packets saved for another use) broken into pieces
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 jicama, peeled and diced
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup cashew pieces

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 10

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