Sesame Spaghetti Salad with Peanuts

Name: Sesame Spaghetti Salad with Peanuts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (1 pound) spaghetti; 1/3 cup sesame oil; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

I love the sweet and spicy combination of the Asian-styled sauce. This can be made a day ahead. —LeAnn Fujimoto, Normal, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) spaghetti
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the sesame oil, canola oil and pepper flakes until oil is fragrant. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soy sauce, honey and salt; set aside.
3. Drain spaghetti and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds and oil mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup salad: 358 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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