Sesame Noodle Salad

Sesame Noodle Salad

Ingredients

For the dressing
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons grated ginger
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
 
For the Salad
 
• 1/2 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 head Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 6 green onions, thinly cut on the bias
• 3 persian cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 cup pea pods, halved
• fresh basil
• fresh cilantro
• 1 lb linguini, cooked according to package directions and cooled to room temp

Instructions

1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
2. Combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, sliced bell peppers. carrot and green onion and toss together. Add in a handful of sliced basil and fresh cilantro along with the cooked pasta.
3. Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables and pasta and toss to combine. Season with extra soy sauce if needed and serve immediately.