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Linguine Salad with Peanut Sauce
Recipe is from Fix-it and Enjoy-it! (Good Books, 2006) by Phyllis Pellman Good
Ingredients
1 box (8 ounces) dry linguine
1/2 to 1 cup chopped scallions
1 diced cucumber
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup cider or rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup warm water
1/3 cup sesame oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
Hot sauce, to taste
Dark green lettuce leaves
Toasted sesame seeds and tomato wedges for garnish
Directions
Cook linguine as directed on box, but undercook slightly. Drain. Rinse with cool water.
In a large bowl, combine linguini, scallions and cucumber. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, water, oil, garlic, five-spice powder and hot sauce.
Arrange lettuce on platter. Spoon linguine mixture into the middle. Drizzle dressing over top. Garnish with sesame seeds and tomato wedges. Makes six servings.
Suggestions
For a heartier dish, add cubed cooked chicken or turkey. Or serve hot, replacing the cucumbers with cooked zucchini.