Peanut-sauce Noodle Salad

Another quick and easy asian inspired dish that has a little kick, and a deliciously creamy peanut butter finish.  Perfect for a healthy meal after a long day of class or work.

Mmmm, peanut butter.

Peanut-sauce Noodle Salad
8 oz. linguini ($.99)
1 c. carrots, julienne cut ($1.99)
2 c. sugar snap/snow peas, cut diagonally ($1.67)
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced ($.88)
2 tbsp. water
2 tsp. canola oil (bulk item)
1/4 c. peanut butter (bulk item)
2 tbsp. rice wine/white vinegar ($3.69)
2 tbsp. soy sauce ($2.75)
1/2 tsp. ground ginger (bulk item)
1/8-1/4 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper (bulk item)
3 green onions, chopped ($.69)
3 tbsp. cilantro, chopped ($.59)
Chop all vegetables accordingly while linguini is cooking.  During the last minute of cooking the pasta, add in the vegetables (minus the green peppers) to the pot.  Drain pasta and vegetables, and rinse with cold water until the pasta and vegetables are cool, and set aside.  In a small bowl gradually beat the water and oil into the peanut butter with a wire whisk until the mixture is smooth.  Beat in vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper until mixed through.  Combine all ingredients (including green onions and cilantro) in a large serving bowl, give it a toss, and serve! Makes 4 servings ($13.25/$3.31 per serving)