Cold Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

Salt 1 pound whole-wheat linguine or spaghetti 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 6 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups shredded cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed 2 carrots, shredded 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 6 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. 2. In a blender, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter and sugar; blend until smooth. 3. Drain pasta, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Toss with sauce in a large bowl, adding more water, 1 tsp. at a time, as necessary to moisten. Add chicken, broccoli, carrots and bell pepper and toss again. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

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