Rainbow Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

1. 8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
2. ½ red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded (about 2-3 cups)
3. 2 carrots, shredded
4. 4 green onions, thinly sliced
5. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
6. 3 tablespoons peanut butter
7. 1 tablespoon brown sugar
8. 1 clove garlic, minced
9. 1 medium lime, juiced
10. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11. 2 tablespoons oil
12. ½ cup peanuts, chopped
13. Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
2. To make the peanut dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl (peanut butter, brown sugar, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, and oil). Whisk until smooth. Set the dressing aside.
3. Combine the cooled and well-drained pasta in a large bowl with the cabbage, carrots, green onion, and red bell pepper. Drizzle on the dressing. Toss the salad until the ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro, and enjoy chilled!