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Sesame Soy Bow Ties

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Sesame Soy Bow Ties

This recipe makes 8 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 191
pro 5 g
total fat 9 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 24 g
fibre 2 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 460 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 2
iron 9
vit A 27
vit C 100
folate 29

Give your barbecue a break with this crunchy toasty main-course salad from our July 2004 issue "Summer-Supper Salads" collection of nine cool recipes.

Ingredients

    1 tbsp (15 mL) black or white sesame seeds
    1 each sweet red and yellow pepper
    1 small carrot
    4 cups (1 L) whole wheat farfalle (bow tie) pasta
    2 cups (500 mL) bean_sprouts
    2 green_onions, thinly sliced
    Sesame Soy Dressing:
    1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable_oil
    3 tbsp (50 mL) soy_sauce
    2 tbsp (25 mL) rice_vinegar
    1 tsp (5 mL) sesame_oil
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated_sugar
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) Asian chili paste or hot_pepper sauce

Preparation

In small skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside.

Halve, core and seed red and yellow peppers. Cut each in half crosswise; thinly slice and place in large bowl. Peel and shred carrot; add to bowl.

Sesame Soy Dressing: Whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and chili paste; pour over vegetable mixture.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling, salted water, cook farfalle until tender but firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well and add to bowl. Toss to combine. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Add bean sprouts and onions; toss to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Additional information :

Make It a Meal: Add 2 cups (500 mL) grilled shrimp or sliced steak or pork.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2004

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