THAI PASTA SIDE SALAD

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A tasty peanut dressing lightly coats pasta and cabbage in this easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for potlucks or outdoor events. Try sesame oil instead of olive oil if you have some on hand. Laurie Davison - Clearwater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
4 cups chopped red cabbage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey and oil., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to cabbage mixture. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges