Sesame Noodle Salad with Red Bell Pepper and Peanuts

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4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups salad and 1 1/2 teaspoons peanuts)
July 2001
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Salad:
  • 1/2 pound uncooked spaghettini
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 3/4 cup (2 x 1/4-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 320
  • Caloriesfromfat 22%
  • Fat 7.9g
  • Satfat 1.2g
  • Monofat 2.9g
  • Polyfat 3.2g
  • Protein 10.8g
  • Carbohydrate 52.7g
  • Fiber 2.8g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 3.4mg
  • Sodium 410mg
  • Calcium 35mg

How to Make It

Step 1

To prepare dressing, combine first 10 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.

Step 2

To prepare the salad, cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water. Combine pasta, bean sprouts, and the next 5 ingredients (bean sprouts through cilantro) in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Let stand 30 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts.

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