Ingredients

• 3  medium carrots
• 3  cups sugar snap peas, ends trimmed (10 ounces)
• 1/4  cup thinly sliced shallots or green onion
• 3  tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 3  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 3/4  teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2  teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
•   Dash salt
•   Fresh chives

Directions

1. Peel carrots. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully cut carrots into long, wide ribbons. Place in cold water to crisp. Set aside.

2. Cook peas, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.

3. Drain carrot ribbons. In a large bowl combine carrot ribbons, peas, shallots, and cilantro; set aside.

4. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, Dijon-style mustard, lemon peel, and salt. Cover; shake well. Pour dressing over peas and carrots mixture; toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish with fresh chives. Makes 6 side-dish servings.