Toasted Sesame Cucumber Pasta Salad

   8 Servings  ( Courtesy of Ted’s Recipes )

 

14 oz.  fettuccini or spaghetti style whole brown rice pasta

(Tinkyada pasta brand is one option)

2         cups seedless cucumbers diced small

1 ½     cups scallions thinly sliced

2         tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

1         tablespoon black sesame seeds

1 ½     tablespoon crushed red peppers

1         tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

1         cup rice vinegar

¼        cup toasted sesame oil

¼        cup canola oil

4         tablespoons tamari

1         tsp agave

1         tsp sea salt or to taste



     ·  Place pasta into hot boiling water for 13 to 15 minutes or until aldente

     ·  Chop cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro; add to cooled down pasta.

     ·  Mix oils, vinegar, tamari, fresh ginger, crushed red peppers black             

         sesame seeds, agave, and salt to taste; blend well.

      · Pour mixed vinaigrette dressing over pasta and serve.

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