Thai Noodle Salad





Thai Noodle Salad

Original Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/thai-noodle-salad-10000001536746/

Ingredients:


  • 1 (8-oz.) package vermicelli

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice $

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce*

  • 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 $




Directions:


  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.


* Soy sauce may be substituted for fish sauce.