Asian Pasta Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 16 oz. Penne pasta
• 1 cup broccoli florets, small
• 1/2 cup carrots, cut julienne
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3 bunches of green onions (green and white parts)
• 1 cucumber, diced

Sauce:

• 1 1/2 teaspoon Grated or ground ginger
• 1/4 cup vegan rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil or tahini
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoon vegan brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• juice of one lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Steam broccoli, carrots, and snow peas for 3 minutes.

While the other ingredients are cooking, mix sauce ingredients together in a large glass bowl.

Add pasta. Top with vegetables. Toss lightly to mix.

Serves: 6-8

Preparation time: 45 minutes