There are many edible flowers that people are afraid to try. This recipe adds a simple flower to an even simpler meal, salad.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fresh snow peas in pods
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon tamari
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 8 sweet pea flowers

Pull the strings from the pea-pods. Steam the peas in a steamer basket until they turn bright green, approximately 1 minute. Immediately place the peas into a bowl of ice water or rinse them under very cold water until they are cool. Dry the peas.

Combine the oil, tamari, and vinegar in a small bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour the dressing over the snow peas. Just before serving decorate the salad with the sweet-pea flowers.

Serves: 4