Asian Green Bean Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 ounces uncooked linguine
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 2 cups diagonally sliced celery
• 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• green onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

Recipe

• 1 to prepare salad, break linguine in half. cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; add beans during last 3 minutes of cooking.
• 2 drain and rinse with cold water; drain. place mixture in a large bowl. stir in celery, bell pepper, onions, and cilantro.
• 3 to prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. add to salad; toss well. cover and chill.