*Thai Peanut Cilantro Noodle Salad*

This salad is probably one of the best things I have ever eaten! It might be a bit intimidating because there are a lot of unique ingredients in the dressing, but it is totally worth it!!! It is a peanut butter thai style dressing and we always joke that it is good enough to drink- because it pretty much is! If you don't make this I will personally make it for you because everyone should try it, it is that good! Trust me on this one...

*By the way, I always double the dressing just to have some for leftovers and because it is the best thing ever!

INGREDIENTS:

~1/2 cup rice vinegar

~4 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter

~2 Tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

~2 teaspoons Chipotle pepper puree (I get a can of "Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce" and just used the sauce that the peppers are in, the peppers themselves are too hot.)

~2 Tablespoons soy sauce

~2 Tablespoons honey

~2 Tablespoons Hoisin sauce

~1 lime, juiced

~3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

~1/2 a bunch of fresh Cilantro

~1 cup canola oil

~Salt and freshly ground pepper

(You don't have to have all of the vegetables, just whichever combination you like.)

~1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded

~1 cup Romaine Lettuce, shredded

~1/2 head bok choy, shredded

~2 carrots, shredded

~1/4 pound snow or sugar snap peas, julienne

~1 cup bean sprouts

~1/2 cup shelled Edemame

~1 red bell pepper, julienned

~1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

~1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts

~3/4 box of pasta, (you can use any type you would like, even "rice sticks" from Trader Joe's- what they use for pad thai- So good!)

~Grilled lime halves, for garnish and sprinkle with black sesame seeds!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Whisk together in the blender the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, Chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, lime juice, 1/2 bunch of cilantro and canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Combine cabbage, bok choy, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and lettuce in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the pasta with sauce and pour onto a platter. Top with the veggies, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with more dressing. Garnish with grilled lime halves. ENJOY!

See, good enough to drink!!!!