Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Asian noodle salad is loaded with full of flavor

Pasta salads have traveled a long place from mayonnaise-soaked macaroni salad. In the last few decades, pasta salads have becomes colorful and fresh.
Pasta varieties now include whole wheat, cellophane, egg, soba and the standard semolina. Look in the Asian grocery aisle to locate the Chinese-style wheat noodles called for in this recipe. These noodles have a small give to them so they can be mixed without breaking. If it’s unavailable, use dried linguine.
Dark sesame oil is enriching with rich and nutty peanut butter to form the base of the Asian-style dressing. Fresh lime juice and spicy Chile paste to add a jolt of flavor. You could tame the heat by reducing or omitting the Chile paste.
A colorful sprinkling of shredded green and orange carrots and white bean sprouts complete this satisfying main-course salad.

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