Sesame-Ginger Pasta Salad




POINTS® Value |  3
Servings | 8
Preparation Time | 25 min
Cooking Time | 10 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

side dishes | This pasta salad is bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors and colors. It's so simple to prepare, it’ll easily become a favorite summer staple.

8 oz uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti, or buckwheat soba noodles
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp ginger root, freshly grated
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 cup cucumber(s), English-variety, cut into 2-inch long thin sticks, divided
3/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced and then each slice cut in half, divided
3/4 cup carrot(s), thinly sliced diagonally and then each slice cut in half, divided
1/4 cup scallion(s), sliced, divided
3 Tbsp peanuts, chopped, divided
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions


1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti; rinse under cold running water and drain again.
2. In a large serving bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, canola oil, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, sugar and garlic until blended.
3. Add pasta, 3/4 cup of cucumber, 1/2 cup each of radishes and carrots, 3 tablespoons of scallions and 2 tablespoons of peanuts; toss to mix and coat.
4. Sprinkle salad with remaining cucumber, radishes, carrots, scallions and peanuts; sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve. Yields about 1 cup per serving.