SPICY GREEN BEAN & CARROT SALAD W/ SESAME NOODLES

Spicy Green Bean & Carrot Salad w/ Sesame Noodles image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice
3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
2 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon(s) orange zest
2 small serrano chilies (or chili of your choice), thinly sliced into rounds (remove seeds if you want less heat)
9 ounce(s) green beans,trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch pieces
1 package(s) 9-oz. pkg. fresh linguine (or dry if preferred)
2 cup(s) peeled carrots, shredded
1 cup(s) green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Stir first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Season with salt and pepper taste and let stand approx. 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Cook green beans in salted water (or steam) until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon (save water) and place in ice water to cool. Drain well and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Return water to a boil and add pasta noodles - cook until just tender, but still al dente. Rinse pasta under cool water. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
Combine green beans, pasta, carrots, green onions and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.