In boiling water, cook Edamame for a few minutes. They are best if they still have a bit of a “bite”. When finished, remove them from hot water and plunge into cold water. Set aside.

Put about a tablespoon of oil into a frying pan. Let oil come to what is called “smoke point.” Olive oil is great to cook with, but be careful—it has a lower smoke point than vegetable oil or corn oil. Brown chicken—it will sizzle and spit. You can add a bit of marinade to it if you like. Cook until chicken is done (if in doubt, test by cutting a piece in half).

Lower heat and add your pineapple and Edamame. Try not to overcook pineapple—just let mixture warm through. Remove from heat and serve over rice.

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Assembly for presentation:

Toss lettuce and cooled pasta together evenly. Now add enough dressing to coat pasta and lettuce in a toss. Put this tossed mix as a bed on a plate or in a bowl. With clean fingers, crumble some of wedge of blue cheese. Now place steak strips on top in no particular pattern. Lightly drizzle with blue cheese dressing (diners can add more to taste). Finally, garnish top with most aesthetic strips of red pepper providing remaining slices for your companion.

What you have is a colorful and healthy salad for human omnivore. Most every need of nutrition is encompassed in this attractive dish that goes well with red wine, water, or even cola for kiddies.

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