Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

Great side dish from Gourmet Magazine

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

8 ounces linguine

1 large orange bell pepper, cut into matchstick strips

1/2 cup chopped green onion

5 large lettuce leaves

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Directions:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend.
2. Set dressing aside.
3. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again.
5. Transfer pasta to medium bowl.
6. Add bell pepper and green onions.
7. Pour dressing over; toss to coat.
8. Season salad with salt and pepper.
9. Line serving bowl with lettuce leaves.
10. Transfer salad to prepared bowl.
11. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.

By RecipeOfHealth.com