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Asian Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Asian Shrimp and Pasta Salad Lunch

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Servings: 8

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This Asian-inspired salad is bursting with the flavors of peanuts, ginger and honey, making it a completely unexpected—and completely delicious—lunch or small dinner salad. 

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. dry spaghetti
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh gingerroot, minced
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 lb. snow peas, trimmed and cut into strips
  • 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp or other shellfish
  • 1/4 cup green onions, including both white and green portions, sliced

Cooking Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a blender, combine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, sesame oil, garlic, peanut butter, honey and cilantro; set aside.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan, cooking for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and transfer to large bowl. Add carrots, snow peas and shrimp. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle with green onions.
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