Sesame Noodle Salad

This simple side can become a main dish if you add meat or vegetable stir-ins. Try finely diced fresh tomato, squash, and green pepper; chopped cooked chicken; leftover grilled shrimp or flank steak; or fried tofu cubes.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (8-ounce) package linguine
• 1/4  cup  rice vinegar
• 1/4  cup  soy sauce
• 1/4  cup  dark sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon  sugar
• 5  green onions, sliced
• Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse linguine with cold water.

Stir together vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in linguine and onions; sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.