Cold Sesame Noodles

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (1 lb) package spaghetti
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 large cucumber, julienned
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2/3 cup smooth natural-style peanut butter
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Recipe

• 1 cook spaghetti according to package directions. drain and rinse with cold water.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine spaghetti with red bell pepper, cucumber, green onion, mint and cilantro.
• 3 in a blender, puree peanut butter, yellow onion, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice and sesame oil until smooth.
• 4 toss sauce over pasta and vegetables. refrigerate 1 hour before serving for optimum flavor. serve chilled or at room temperature.