Asian-Peanut and Pasta Salad

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"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: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• 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.

Reviews

[mersaydees]

Easy, simple, and very delicious. This is my kind of Asian-Peanut and Pasta Salad. Served with Grilled Asian Salmon, recipe #491833, for a perfect after work dinner. Thanks, Nancy's Pantry! Made for Make My Recipe tag game.