Name: Zucchini and Snow-Pea Salad
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 4 (side dish) servings
Ingredients: 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium); 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed; 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 1 teaspoon sugar; an adjustable-blade slicer

Summery and light, this vivid salad and its tangy dressing help balance the tuna and its rich glaze. Salting the zucchini slices takes the edge off their rawness while preserving their pleasant snap.

Cooks' note:

Salad can be made 2 hours ahead and chilled.

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