ASIAN RICE NOODLE SALAD

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Provided by Lisa Leake

Yield Seres 5-6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 (8-ounce) box Asian brown rice (whole-grain) noodles
1/4 cup soy sauce (preferably reduced-sodium)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (from 1/2 lime)
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3/4 cup chopped salted, dry-roasted peanuts or cashews
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded green and red cabbage plus carrots, found in the produce aisle)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool (a few minutes in the freezer can help!). Cut the noodles up a bit with kitchen shears or a knife to make them easier to toss.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
Add the sauce, cilantro, peanuts, and slaw mix to the bowl with the noodles and toss until well combined. If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes to taste. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for later.