Thai-Style Warm Noodle Salad

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Thai-Style Warm Noodle Salad
Prep and Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
8
ounces uncooked angel hair pasta

1/2
cup chunky peanut butter

1/4
cup soy sauce

1/4
to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2
green onions, thinly sliced

1
carrot, shredded



Preparation:
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions.

2.
Meanwhile, blend peanut butter, soy sauce and red pepper flakes in serving bowl until smooth.

3.
Drain pasta, reserving 5 tablespoons water. Mix hot pasta water with peanut butter mixture until smooth; toss pasta with sauce. Stir in green onions and carrot. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Notes: This salad is as versatile as it is easy to make. It can be prepared a day ahead and served warm or cold–perfect for potlucks, picnics and even lunch boxes. You can also make it into a heartier meal by mixing in any leftover chicken or beef.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 1213 mg
Protein 16 g
Fiber 4 g
Carbohydrate 41 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Total Fat 18 g
Calories 378
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1
Vegetable 2
Starch 2
Fat 3


This recipe appears in: Thai