If you've invited friends over for dinner and want to knock their socks off with a special summer dish, here's a recipe that makes a dramatic presentation and satisfies as well. Whenever I bring this specialty to the table, there's a moment of awed silence and then a burst of complimentary sounds. Hopefully, your experience will be as rewarding as mine.

1. Spread shredded lettuce out onto an extra-large serving platter or a large shallow bowl. Set aside.
2. Toss cooked pasta with just enough Sesame Soy Dressing to coat thoroughly. Arrange on top of shredded lettuce.
3. In a large bowl, toss together jicama, bell pepper, red cabbage, red onion, cucumber, green onions, large mango, and thawed peas with enough Sesame Soy Dressing to coat and flavor well.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Arrange on top of cooked pasta.
6. Peel and chop mango and arrange on top of salad. Garnish with several sprinkles of black sesame seeds and serve with pride. Serves 6 to 8.

Enjoy this dressing on other tossed salads or greens throughout the year. If you're serving foods with an Asian flair, this is a great dressing to have in your repertoire.

Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart (1 liter) jar and shake well. Makes 2 cups (480 ml).

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