Noodle Salad with Peanut Lime Vinaigrette

I, no longer like pasta salads, very much but when they look like this, I humble myself by enjoying it,  a lot.

Noodle Salad with Peanut Lime Vinaigrette  (adapted from Food.com)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta 
•  2-4 scallions, chopped
•  1/3 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• roasted peanuts, chopped,save all for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed, with additional for garnish (optional)

Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste

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Method:

1. To make dressing: In a food processor, process everything.

2.  Scrape into a bowl and wait for half an hour for the flavors to develop.

3. To make salad: Toss all together, dress with just enough dressing to moisten and flavor, and garnish with scallions, red bell pepper and peanuts.
4. Serve at room temperature.

This is linked to Tuesday’s Tasty Tidbits     Real Food Wednesdays       Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays