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1 (8-oz.) package vermicelli 1


⁄3 2 garlic cloves, minced


1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1


⁄4 cup fresh lime juice


1 Tbsp. fish sauce* 1 Tbsp. honey


cup chopped fresh cilantro


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Thai Noodle Salad makes 12 servings


hands-on time: 20 min. total time: 30 min. 11⁄2


1⁄4


tsp. sesame oil tsp. salt


2 carrots, grated 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced


1 cup finely shredded cabbage 1


⁄4 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh mint cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts


1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and place in a large bowl. 2. Process cilantro and next 7 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. 3. Toss together pasta, cilantro dressing, carrots, and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle with peanuts, and serve immediately. * Soy sauce may be substituted. Time Shaver: Substitute 3


⁄4 cup of a bottled Thai dressing instead of making your own dressing.


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