Healthy Asian Noodle Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Elise's Sesame NoodlesWhole-wheat pasta bolsters fiber and nutrients in this popular Asian noodle salad. The recipe is from Annelise Stuart of Germantown, New York. Eating Well Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti |
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce |
2 tablespoons sesame oil |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar or lime juice |
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper |
1 bunch scallions, sliced, divided |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided (optional) |
4 cups snow peas, trimmed and sliced on the bias |
1 each medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook spaghetti until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions.
3. Drain; rinse under cold water.
4. Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, vinegar (or lime juice), crushed red pepper, 1/4 cup scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro (if using).
5. Add noodles, snow peas and bell pepper; toss to coat.
6. To serve, mix in sesame seeds and garnish with the remaining scallions and cilantro.
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