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    Thai Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Pe


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    \Thai Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Peanut Dressing

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    * * ¼ pound whole wheat angel hair pasta
    * * 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
    * * 2 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
    * * 1 cup shredded carrot
    * * 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    * * ½ cup shelled edamame beans
    * * 2 cups bean sprouts
    * * 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    * * 1/3 cup chopped raw peanuts

    Method:

    Cook the whole wheat angel hair pasta until al dente. Combine the pasta, cabbage, lettuce, carrot, red pepper, and edamame in a large bowl. Toss with about 2/3 cup (or as much as you like) Creamy Cilantro Peanut Dressing. On a large platter or individual dishes, plate the salad and top with bean sprouts, cilantro leaves, and peanuts. Serves 4-6.

    Creamy Cilantro Peanut Dressing
    Ingredients:

    * * 1/2 cup rice vinegar
    * * 1/3 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
    * * 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    * * 3/4 cup canola oil
    * * juice of 1 lime
    * * 3 tablespoons tamari, or soy sauce
    * * 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
    * * 2 tablespoon honey
    * * 1 teaspoon or small piece of dried chipotle pepper (a small piece of canned chipotle in
    * adobe may be substituted)
    * * 1 ½ cups fresh cilantro leaves (about 1/2 bunch)
    * * ½ teaspoon salt
    * * ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

    Method:

    Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend well. Make sure that it is smooth and creamy. Store in the refrigerator for 7-10 days. Makes 1 ¼ cups.

 

 

 


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