Cold Peanut Noodles with Vegetables

Ingredients

• Spaghetti noodles (8 ounces)
• Peanut butter (1/2 cup)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Cucumber (1, sliced)
• Carrot (1, julienned)
• Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Green onions (3, sliced)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Peanuts (1/4 cup, chopped)

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
4. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the sauce.
5. Cover the bowl and chill the dish in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve the cold peanut noodles with vegetables as a refreshing and satisfying main course or side dish. Garnish with additional peanuts and cilantro if desired.