Citrus Sesame Noodle Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is refreshing, colorful, pasta salad that is low calorie and heart healthy. Want to turn this salad into a main course? Just add some cooked shrimp, chicken, or pork. Ingredients:
1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half |
1 1/2 cups snow peas, snapped in half |
1 small summer squash, cut into thin bite-sized strips |
1 cup carrot, shredded |
1 cup bok choy, shredded |
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds |
orange section (to garnish) |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
2 tablespoons honey |
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil |
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 cup olive oil |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to he package directions and drain it. Immediately rinse the pasta under cold running water and drain it again.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, snow peas, summer squash, carrots, and bok choy.
3. to make the dressing, combine the orange juice, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl and vigorously whisk the mixture. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking all the while.
4. Pour enough dressing over the pasta and vegetables to coat them lightly, then toss them again. Just before serving, top the salad with orange sections and a sprinkling of toasted seasme seeds.
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