Spicy Chinese Noodles

This salad get its kick from ground red pepper. You can go hotter or milder by adjusting the amount of red pepper

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  ounces whole wheat pasta or 6  ounces buckwheat noodles
• 1⁄3 cup  sweet red pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce or 1⁄4 cup tamari
• 2  tablespoons  dark sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  macadamia nuts, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 1  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon honey

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water over medium high heat cook the pasta for 8 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain well and place in a large bowl Add the red peppers, scallions, soy sauce or tamari, oil, ginger, nuts, garlic, cilantro, ground red pepper and honey.
3. Toss well.
4. Let the salad marinate for 1 hour before serving.