Spicy Asian Pasta Salad

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. chopped ginger root
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (not olive oil)
• 2 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. chili oil (optional)
• 4 cups cooked pasta, thin spaghetti, or capellini (8 oz dry)
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl mix together the ginger root, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and optional chili oil until well blended. In a large bowl combine the pasta, scallions, cilantro, and cucumber; toss to mix. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Then add lettuce, toss, and serve

Serves 4-6

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