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Asian Noodle Salad with Spicy Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients
6 ounces nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot chili oil, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated or finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
10 ounces Asian-style thin noodles or vermicelli pasta
3 scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin julienne slices
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin julienne slices
1 medium carrot, sliced into shavings with a vegetable peeler
2/3 cup chopped peanuts

Preparation
Combine the yogurt, sesame oil, peanut butter, coriander, vegetable oil, soy sauce, chili oil, ginger, garlic, and cilantro in a bowl and whisk to blend.

Cook the noodles according to the package directions, drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water.

Place the cooked noodles, the vegetables, the peanuts, and the yogurt dressing in a large bowl and mix with your hands until the ingredients are well distributed.

Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Serves 8

Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories 288
Protein 10g
Carbohydrates 27g
Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 26mg
Sodium 195mg
Vitamin A 1528IU (31%DV)
Calcium 60mg (6%DV)
Iron 2mg (11%DV)