GINGER NOODLE SALAD WITH SNOW PEAS

Ginger Noodle Salad with Snow Peas image

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 piece fresh ginger, 2 inch
6 pieces green onions
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound snow peas
8 ounces whole wheat angel hair or spaghetti

Steps:

Place sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium; toast, shaking pan occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
Grate fresh ginger. Chop green onions, separate white and green parts.
In a large bowl, combine ginger, whites of onions, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, vegetable oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Trim snow peas and stack a few at a time; slice lengthwise into 3-4 thin strips.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz pasta, broken in half. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender.
Stir in snow peas.
Drain immediately, shaking off as much water as possible. Add to bowl; toss gently to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green part of onions. Serve warm or let sit up to 1 hour and serve at room temperature.