Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles can substitute with linguini or spaghetti pasta
• 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 scallions chopped
• 1/3 cup peanuts chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds

For the peanut dressing:

• 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander until cool. Set aside.
2. Combine all of the peanut dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
3. Combine the noodles with all other ingredients including the peanut dressing. Toss and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe by Savory Tooth.