
Summertime is party season. Come to the potluck prepared with a succulent salad splashed with vibrant colors that invite the intrepid tasters to dig in. This is the perfect salad for a potluck, a patio party, or a delightful picnic. Prepare the salad a few hours ahead to allow flavors to fully develop.
1/2 lb. (225 g) Mai Fun or Sai Fun rice noodles*, cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) lengths with kitchen scissors
3 C. (720 ml) boiling water
1 15-oz. (425 g) can baby corn, drained, cut in half
1 1/2 (360 ml) to 2 C. (480 ml) cooked edamame (fresh soy beans)
1 ripe papaya or mango, peeled, de-seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. (225 g) snow peas, ends trimmed and cut in half
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper cut into fine julienne, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) long
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
4 T. toasted sesame seeds
Juice of 1 to 1 1/2 lemons
1 T. sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Black sesame seeds* or chopped cilantro for garnish
* Mai Fun and Sai Fun Rice noodles and black sesame seeds are available at most grocery stores in the Asian section or in an Asian grocery.