Cold Noodle Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2  pound  spaghetti or angel hair pasta
• 1/2  cup  creamy peanut butter
• 1/4  cup  rice vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  soy sauce
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  chili-garlic sauce or a dash of hot pepper sauce
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil (optional)
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1/2  teaspoon  grated lime zest
• 1/2  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 2/3  cup  canola oil
• 1/2  cup  fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
• 1/4  cup  chopped scallions (optional)
• 1/4  cup  salted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)

Preparation

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce or hot pepper sauce, sesame oil (if using), ginger, lime zest, and salt in a blender. With the motor running, slowly add the canola oil in a steady stream.

Return the pasta to the pot and toss with the dressing. Garnish, if desired, with the cilantro, scallions, and peanuts. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

Tip: If you're in the mood for salad rather than pasta, toss the Peanut Butter Dressing with shredded cabbage or lettuce, carrots, and cooked chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

737.84 (66% from fat)

Fat:

54.56g (sat 6.09g)

Protein:

16.25mg

Carbohydrate:

49.6g

Fiber:

3.47g

Cholesterol:

0mg

Iron:

3.08mg

Sodium:

873.87mg

Calcium:

26.34mg