Asian Sesame Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing (Vegetarian)

• PEANUT DRESSING
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup tamari (or use soy sauce)
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons peeled fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or use red wine vinegar)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
• NOODLE SALAD
• 3/4 lb linguine (or use vermicelli or thin spaghetti)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thick strips
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender; drain and rinse well under COLD water, then toss with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, transfer to a large bowl, then add in the red bell pepper and green onions.
2. Using a blender puree all the dressing ingredients until smooth (about 2 minutes).
3. Just before serving pour the dressing over the cooked pasta and veggies, then add in the toasted sesame seeds; toss well to combine.
4. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired and serve.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-sesame-noodle-salad-with-peanut-dressing-vegetarian-154432 (may not work)