Marcy DeKruyf Recipe Collection
Sesame Noodle Salad

12 oz. angel hair pasta
3 Tbs sesame seeds
3 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1 red bell pepper, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and cut into thin, short slivers
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Salt to taste
(optional: add chicken - grill chicken is great)

1. Boil noodles until just tender to bite. (follow package instructions) Drain and rinse well with cold water.

2. Over Medium heat, stir sesame seeds in oil until golden (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.

3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and cayenne; stir until blended.

4. Add noodles and mix until well coated. Add bell pepper, carrots, and green onions; mix gently. Add salt to taste.

prep and cook time: about 35 minutes

Serves: 8-10 small plate servings

Notes: Can be made up to 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temp before serving.

**This is better than the other Sesame Noodle recipe I have listed.

Recipe Contributed by Danielle Conforti