A riot of colors on a plate, the translucent pink clams are nestled cozily amongst crunchy green snow peas, and vibrant purple cabbage. Radish roses and edamame pods are strewn about. White sesame seeds generously sprinkled all over give an appealing contrast, while coriander leaves add a fresh green touch. A mixed grain sesame cracker serves as a photogenic side.

Jade Clam & Seasonal Veggie Crunch

Name: Jade Clam & Seasonal Veggie Crunch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Fresh Clams, 8 cleaned; Snow Peas, 20 blanched; Purple Cabbage, 1 cup chopped; Edamame, Half cup podded; Radishes, 4 molded into roses; Rice Vinegar, 2 tablespoons; Honey, 1 tablespoon; Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon; Fresh Ginger, 1 teaspoon grated; White Sesame Seeds, 1 tablespoon toasted; Canola Oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste

Category Salad

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Steaming

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: February 26, 2026

Step into the vibrant flavors of East Asia with this refreshing Clam-infused Chinese Salad that's just the right fit for a chilly day. The recipe showcases an enticing blend of succulent clams and seasonal winter vegetables, with a tangy dressing that brings each bite to life.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh clams - 8 - cleaned
Snow peas - 20 - blanched
Purple cabbage - 1 cup - chopped
Edamame - Half cup - podded
Radishes - 4 - molded into roses
Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
Honey - 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon - grated
White sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon - toasted
Canola oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌊🛁🐚

Steam the fresh clams until they open. Discard any that do not open.
Step 2 - 🥣🍯🍶

In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Gradually whisk in the canola oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥣🥗🌽

In a larger bowl, combine the snow peas, purple cabbage, and edamame.
Step 4 - 🥗🥣🐚

Pour the dressing over the veggies and gently fold in the steamed clams.
Step 5 - 🌹🥬✨

Garnish with radish roses and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥗🚀

Serve the salad immediately, accompanied by mixed grain sesame crackers on the side.

Additional

Tip: If you cannot find fresh clams, canned ones will work too. Just drain them well! Giving the radishes a 'rose' cut makes a big difference in presentation, but, if you're pressed for time, thinly sliced radishes work just as good. Additionally, kiddos can safely participate in washing the veggies or whisking the dressing. Enjoy this heart-warming Salad!