Recipe: Cold Sesame Noodles (blender)

COLD SESAME NOODLES

FOR THE NOODLES:
1 lb spaghetti, uncooked
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 scallion, chopped (about 1 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
FOR THE SAUCE:
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp salt

TO PREPARE THE NOODLES:
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti with red bell pepper, cucumber, scallion, mint, and cilantro.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
In a blender, puree peanut butter, onion, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Toss the sauce over the pasta. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 6 servings
Source: The Peanut Butter and Co. Cookbook by Lee Zalben