Cool, refreshing Asian noodle salad is just what you need on a steamy summer day; serve with shrimp, scallops or crispy chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles
• 2 cups fresh spinach, cut into strips
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 green onion, chopped
• sesame peanut dressing:
• 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• optional: salted peanuts and additional lime juice

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, carrot, pineapple, cilantro and green onion.
2. In a blender, combine the next 9 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; drain well. Add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with salted peanuts and additional lime juice.