Asian Pasta Salad

This is a recipe from a R.S. dinner we had. It was YUMMY!

Asian Pasta Salad(adapted from Simply Classic: Junior League of Seattle)

Salad:1/2 lb. spaghetti1 cup snow peas,
slivered1/2 cup celery,
sliced1/4 cup green onion,
chopped1/4 cup cilantro,
chopped1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

*original recipe includes 1/2 lb. shrimp, cooked

Dressing:1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp fresh ginger,
minced1 medium clove garlic,
minced1 tsp orange zest,
freshly grated1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
serves 4

1. In medium bowl combine dressing ingredients except sesame andpeanut oils. Add oils in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantlyuntil well-blended and slightly thickened.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse incold water. Drain again. Transfer to large serving dish or bowl.Add rest of salad ingredients.

3. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well. Serve at roomtemperature.