Thai Style Noodle Salad

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Serving Size : 1 servings.
Category : Pasta Salads


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound safeway linguine
8 ounces snow peas -- halved lengthwise
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 red bell pepper -- cut into thin
-- strips
2 green onions -- sliced
chopped: fresh cilantro



Ready, set, cook!



Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until almost
tender. Add snow peas and cook until pasta is tender but still firm to
bite and snow peas are crisp tender. Meanwhile, blend peanut butter,
lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar and pepper flakes in processor or
blender. Gradually add oil and process until blended. Drain pasta and
snow peas. Transfer to large bowl. Add chicken, bell pepper and green
onion. Pour peanut butter mixture over and toss to coat. Season to
taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro. Prep Time: 10
minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 6 servings This main-course salad
can be made vegetarian by just omitting the chicken. Serve it with hot
green tea.

Nutritional Information: 1145 Calories (kcal); 110g Total Fat; (83%
calories from fat); 11g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol;
3103mg Sodium