Sesame Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
• 3 Tbsp dark sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper or chili powder
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 12 ounces of vermicelli, thin spaghetti, or angel hair pasta
• Salt
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Add the dressing ingredients to a small saucepan and bring them up to a boil. Take the pan off the heat.
2. Drop the pasta into a large pot of salted boiling water, using 1 Tbsp salt for every 2 quarts of water. Cook it until al dente, following the package directions, then drain it.
3. Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl and toss it with the dressing until every strand is nicely coated. Cover the bowl and let it chill for several hours.
4. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro, peanuts, green onions, and bell pepper. Finish with the toasted sesame seeds.