cold sesame noodle salad

Name: Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) spaghetti; 1 cup(s) fresh snow peas, cut in 1/2-inch slices; 1 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 4 clove(s) garlic; 3 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar; 3/4 cup(s) peanut butter, creamy; 1/4 cup(s) rice vinegar; 1/4 cup(s) soy sauce, low sodium; 1/4 cup(s) dark sesame oil; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) thai red chili paste; 1/2 cup(s) hot water; 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded; 1 bunch(es) green onions, sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds (optional)

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Deanna Ogle

Bellingham, WA

Updated on Feb 20, 2012

One day I was hungry for a different pasta salad and also in the mood for Thai food so I combined my two urges and came up with this colorful salad.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
1 cup fresh snow peas, cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
1/4 cup dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons thai red chili paste
1/2 cup hot water
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

How To Make cold sesame noodle salad

Step 1

Cook spaghetti in boiling, salted water until al dente. When noodles have about 1 minute left to cook, add sliced snow peas to the pot to blanche. Drain, rinse under cold water and let drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile, fit food processor with chopping blade. With motor running, drop garlic cloves and ginger into bowl to mince finely. Stop motor and add brown sugar, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste and hot water to garlic and ginger. Blend until smooth.
Step 3

When noodles are cold, combine noodles, vegetables and dressing until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Feel free to substitute other favorite veggies if desired.
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