SESAME SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

This is one of my favorite pasta salads and it tastes even better on the second day.

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.

Click here for a printable version of this recipe from Culinary Collage.