Oriental Pasta Salad

Salads aren't just lettuce. They should surprise. Add the crunch of water chestnuts, the subtlety of flavored vinegars, and lots of vegetables for variety in taste, texture and nutritional value.

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil
• 8 ounces curly instant chuka soba noodles
• 1/2 cup water chestnuts
• 1 head green cabbage, shaved (12 cups)
• 2 cups chopped green onions
• 8 whole green onions for garnish
• Red and yellow peppers, julienned for garnish

Directions

Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl and mix well. Bring large pot of water to a boil, add noodles, and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly and transfer to large bowl. Add dressing and mix well. Add water chestnuts, cabbage, and onions and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

To serve, place 2 cups salad on a plate and garnish with green onion and bell peppers.

Submitted 4/16/06.
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Submitted By: b smith

Oriental Pasta Salad