Whole-Wheat Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce

By amaliana

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package whole-wheat spaghetti
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 limes, juiced(about 4 tablespoons)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce or hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1 cup packed fresh spinach, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 3 green onions, chopped(green and white parts)
• 2 cups broccoli slaw
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, cooking al dente and omitting salt. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
Combine peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili sauce and hot water; stir to blend well. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking to combine.
Pour dressing over pasta and toss to blend(If there is liquid in the bottom of the bowl, it will absorb into the pasta after all the additions.)
Add spinach, carrots,green onions,broccoli slaw and cilantro to noodles. Toss well.
Sprinkle with dry roasted peanuts before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 4 main dish servings or 8 side dishes(about 9 1/2 cups.)