Asian-Peanut and Pasta Salad

From Southern Living magazine. A nice Asian salad with orange juice/rind to balance the rice vinegar and sesame oil. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1  cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped and divided
• 1  cup  fresh orange juice
• 2  tablespoons  rice wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  teriyaki marinade, sauce
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  fresh  orange rind, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  cup radish, thinly sliced
• 1  carrot, shredded (coarsely)
• 2  green onions, sliced
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  avocado, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Process 1/2 cup peanuts, orange juice and next 6 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
3. Combine pasta, half of dressing, remaining 1/2 cup peanuts, radishes and the next 3 ingredients, gently tossing to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Serve with remaining dressing and avocado slices.