Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 741
- Total Fat
- 43
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 73
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 21
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 340
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
Ingredients
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup rice or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon coarse ground coriander
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound spaghetti, cooked and refreshed
1 English cucumber, halved and 1/8-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted (salted) peanuts for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, vinegar, chile, sugar, Dijon, coriander and soy until smooth. Whisk in the canola oil and check for seasoning. In a large bowl, toss dressing with the pasta, cucumbers, bell pepper and scallions. Check for seasoning.
- PLATING: Serve in large serving bowl. Garnish with peanuts.
- BEVERAGE: Sparkling water with fresh lime and lemon.
Cook’s Note
Wine suggestion: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 1999