sesame and cilantro vermicelli salad

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The Villages, FL
Updated on May 26, 2014

This was made by Betty Ellis of The Villages, FL May, 2014

prep time 6 Hr 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces vermicilli, thin spaghetti, or angel hair pasta
  • - salt
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced and chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • HONEY SOY DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup corn oil or grapeseed oil
  • 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper or chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use less if using tamari which is more concentrated than soy sauce)

How To Make sesame and cilantro vermicelli salad

  • Step 1
    Cook the paste in a large saucepan in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain but DO NOT rinse.
  • Step 2
    While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a microwave safe dish, heat the vegetable oil, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the honey and soy sauce and mix well.
  • Step 3
    Combine the drained pasta with the dressing in a large bowl until the pasta is well coated. Cover and chill for several hours.
  • Step 4
    When ready to serve, mix in the cilantro, peanuts, green onions, and red bell pepper. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.

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Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #peanuts
Keyword: #soy-sauce
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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