Thai Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad

From Cooking Light "Recipes On The Go."

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  ounces linguine
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1⁄2 lb medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1  cup boston lettuce leaf, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2  tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1  tablespoon green onion, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water for 9 1/2 minutes, omitting fat and salt.
2. Add carrots and cook an additional 30 seconds.
3. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Combine pasta mixture, shrimp, lettuce, cilantro leaves and peanuts in a large bowl. Toss well.
5. Combine lime juice and remaining 7 ingredients in a jar.
6. Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
7. Pour over pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat.