I started making this salad a couple of summers ago and it was love at first taste. It combines all the wonderful asian cuisine flavors I have come to love such as tamari, fresh ginger root, and peanut; culminating into one fantastic salad!
Ingredients
PEANUT DRESSING
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup tamari ( or use soy sauce)
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons peeled fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes ( or to taste)
NOODLE SALAD
- 3/4 lb linguine ( or use vermicelli or thin spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 cup of sliced carrots
- 2-3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender; drain and rinse well under COLD water, then toss with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, transfer to a large bowl, then add in the red bell pepper and green onions.
- Using a food processor or blender puree all the dressing ingredients until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Just before serving pour the dressing over the cooked pasta and veggies, then add in the toasted sesame seeds; toss well to combine.
Source: Adapted from Food.com
looks and sounds wonderful
Thank you! It is … great flavors!
Thanks for posting! I’ve been looking for a good recipe for this dish!!
My pleasure! It is a great salad!
Well, this looks yummy. Making me hungry and I’ve not eaten breakfast yet!
Thank you very much … it is scrumptious! … can be eaten for breakfast lol 🙂
That’s truly beautiful and so nice and healthy!
Thank you so much … it doesn’t disappoint!
I bet it doesn’t!
I just made this for lunch today and I added some sauteed shrimp in a little oil and garlic. Everything else was your concoction. Delicious!! I hinted around broadly for a pasta attachment for mother’s day….we shall see!
Hi there! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!! Hey .. that sounds really good with shrimp, I’ll try that next time I make it.
So … were your hints taken and did you receive your pasta attachment????
I got a watch. Not even remotely like a pasta attachment. I am happy with my current watch. So I shall see what I can do without hurting any feelings….
No, not even close. That’s a tough one, I’m never quite sure how to do that but it’s better than keeping something I don’t need or like. Good luck 🙂
I love anything with peanut butter as a base. I eat pb straight out of the jar because I love it so much. Can’t wait to try your sauce. It looks fantastic!
Thank you very much! My hubby eats PB straight out of the jar every evening! It is a really good salad. 🙂
This recipe looks delicious and easy to put together.
Thank you Leslie … it is one of my favorites!
Made this tonight with just the sauce and pasta (second trimester with my fifth child–call it laziness) with corn on the cob and Asian-style roasted Brussels sprouts. We call it the Friday fridge clean. Weird menu? Yes. Delicious pasta? Indeed!
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You can’t possibly fit into the “lazy” category with 4 children and 1 on the way!! Have a great weekend!
YUMM! I’m currently obsessed with sesame noodles so this is definitely right up my alley 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. 🙂 I think you will love this salad then! Have a great day!
Yum! I think asian based recipes taste great with whole wheat pastas. Will try this!
I have yet to make whole wheat pasta … that will be my next pasta creation! Much healthier!
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This recipe looks so good! I love your photos as well!
Definitely making this!!!
I love this salad – let me know how you like it. 🙂
Great pictures! I love Asian noodle salads and this one looks so delish. 🙂
Thank you very much! It is an awesome salad! 🙂