Sesame-noodle Vegetable Toss

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles or 4 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (option)
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles according to package, drain, and rinse with cold water.
• 2 meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients, and blend well.
• 3 in large bowl, combine all salad ingredients, and mix well.
• 4 add cooked noodles to salad; mix gently.
• 5 pour dressing over salad, and toss to coat.