Sesame Noodle Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ounces capellini
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion, tops and bottoms
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Recipe

• 1 cook capellini to "al dente" stage.
• 2 don't overcook, as noodles will soften as they absorb dressing.
• 3 set noodles aside.
• 4 heat oil, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper over medium heat about 2 minutes; stir in honey, soy sauce and salt and bring just to a simmer.
• 5 toss warm dressing with cooked pasta and refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or more to allow flavors to blend.
• 6 just before serving, toss in cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds and peanuts.