sesame and cilantro vermicelli salad
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
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Step 1Cook the paste in a large saucepan in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain but DO NOT rinse.
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Step 2While 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.
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Step 3Combine the drained pasta with the dressing in a large bowl until the pasta is well coated. Cover and chill for several hours.
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Step 4When 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
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Dairy Free
Keyword:
#peanuts
Keyword:
#soy-sauce
Keyword:
#green-onion
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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