Oriental Pasta Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/2 lbs linguine
• 1/2 cup sesame seed oil
• 1/2 cup light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili oil, to taste
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup cilantro or 1 cup watercress, minced
• 1 can water chestnut
• 3 -4 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• chicken, meat,seafood,tofu or any vegetables, may be added (optional)

Recipe

• 1 boil noodles and toss with the rest of the ingredients.
• 2 prepare at least 4 hours ahead or overnight so that the flavors will blend.
• 3 do not omit chili oil- it gives the salad a kick!
• 4 (i like to add chinese bar b q'd lamb, red pepper and snow peas to this salad.).