My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. For this Asian salad, I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve it with grilled chicken.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 package (12 ounces) frozen shelled edamame
• 1 pound fresh snow peas
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk marmalade, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger.
2. Cook edamame according to package directions, adding snow peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in black beans, red pepper and green onions. Add marmalade mixture, mandarin oranges, salt and pepper; toss to coat.