Asian Noodle Salad

Everyone could use to eat more vegetables, and I'm going to share a recipe that includes a ton of different veggies and tastes delicious. It's based off a Guy Fieri recipe called "Dang Cold Asian Noodle Salad" and can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/dang-cold-asian-noodle-salad-recipe/index.html

My recipe is a little different from his, and is as follows:

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguine
  
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
• 1/2 purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
• 1 julienned cucumber
  
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Directions

In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook the linguine al dente.

In a big bowl, combine all the vegetables. Add the hot cooked noodles to the veggies to slightly cook them.

In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then pour on top of the veggie/noodle mixture.

Garnish with sesame seeds, and toss.

Notes: This recipe is soooo good and you can eat it either hot or cold. The sauce has great flavor and the crunchiness of the veggies is very refreshing. Enjoy!