2006 Thai Beef Noodle Salad

By boandozzy

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon peanut butter
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed
• 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
• 1 cup julienned zucchini
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cooked and cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

For dressing, combine the first 10 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, peas, red pepper, zucchini, celery and cooked beef. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Yield: 8 servings.