Thai ZENB Penne Pasta Salad

This Thai Pasta Salad uses ZENB Penne Pasta to deliver your next go-to recipe. You will love the flavor of the dressing in combination with a variety of vegetables. This dish delivers a good source of protein, fiber, and iron, and is high in vitamin A and vitamin C. Enjoy this delicious ZENB Pasta dish!

Pasta

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Penne Pasta, uncooked

Salad

• ½ head purple cabbage, finely shredded (about 4 cups)
• 4 medium carrots, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped

Dressing

• 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled, grated
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup smooth nut butter
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Rinse pasta under cold running water until chilled. Drain well.

2.

Meanwhile, add all dressing ingredients in blender jar. Blend 10-20 seconds until smooth.

3.

Combine pasta, dressing and salad ingredients in large serving bowl. Mix gently to combine. Garnish with peanuts before serving.