SESAME SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into small strips
  • 4 cups snow peas, trimmed and cut on a bias
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup naturally brewed sodium soy sauce
  • 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until just tender. Drain; rinse under cold water.

Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, rice-wine vinegar, crushed red pepper and cilantro.  Add noodles, snow peas and bell pepper; toss to coat.

To serve, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

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