CRUNCHY PEANUT & VEGGIE NOODLE SALAD

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  • 20 mins
  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 4 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 2 cups cooked linguini or other long pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas, cooked and cooled
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (peel-on)
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 2 tbsp roasted salted peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together peanut, butter, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil; gradually whisk in hot water until smooth. Add pasta, peas, green onions, zucchini and carrots; toss to coat. Make-ahead: refrigerate in airtight container for up to 6 hours; stir in hot, 1/2 tsp at a time, until sauce reaches desired consistency. Sprinkle with peanuts.