SESAME SPAGHETTI SALAD WITH PEANUTS

Sesame Spaghetti Salad with Peanuts image

I love the sweet and spicy combination of the Asian-styled sauce. This can be made a day ahead. -LeAnn Fujimoto, Normal, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) spaghetti
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the sesame oil, canola oil and pepper flakes until oil is fragrant. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soy sauce, honey and salt; set aside., Drain spaghetti and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds and oil mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.