Sunday, May 11, 2008

Thai Noodle Salad

NEED:
1 (8-oz.) package vermicelli
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce ( can be found in the Asian Food Section - you can sub. Soy Sauce for this item)
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 carrots, grated
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and place in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Process cilantro and next 7 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
3. Toss together pasta, cilantro dressing, carrots, and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle with peanuts, and serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Enjoy!

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