Crunchy Noodle Salad

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.Prep Time:10 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:25 minLevel:
EasyServes:
6 servings. Ingredients
•Kosher salt
•1/2 pound thin spaghetti
•1 pound sugar snap peas
•1 cup vegetable oil
•1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
•1/3 cup soy sauce
•3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
•1 tablespoon honey
•2 garlic cloves, minced
•1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
•3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds, divided
•1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
•2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded, and thinly sliced
•4 scallions (with and green parts), sliced diagonally
•3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.

For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.

Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.


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