SESAME PASTA SALAD

Sesame Pasta Salad image

Provided by Barucha

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package pasta
1/3 cup sesame oil (should smell slightly of sesame, light amber color)
1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (should smell strongly of sesame, very dark color)
3 tablespoons coconut sugar crystals (or your sweetener of choice)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 -5 cups shredded cabbage
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.1