Asian Sesame Noodle Salad
Ingredients
| 1 lb pasta, your favorite type | ||
| 1/2 lb snow pea pods | ||
| 2 red bell pepper diced | ||
| 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced | ||
| For the Sesame Dressing: | ||
| 1/4 cup sesame oil | ||
| 1/2 cup vegetable or peanut oil | ||
| 1/4 cup soy sauce | ||
| 2 tbs lemon juice | ||
| 1/2 tsp ground ginger | ||
| 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed | ||
| 6 scallions, chopped | ||
| 3/4 cups peanut butter |
These noodles are made with pasta, snow peas, cucumber, scallions and topped with a delicious sesame dressing.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, the drain and cool under running water.
- Blend all the ingredients for the sesame dressing in a blender or food processor.
- In a large bowl toss the pasta with the peppers, pea pods, cucumber and scallions.
- Add about 1 cup of the dressing and toss again. You may add more dressing if desired.
- You may serve the salad as is or you may top it with grilled chicken.
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