Thai-style Pasta Salad

Ingredients

 * 4 oz snow peas, strings removed
 * ½ lb Chinese noodles
 * 1 (8 oz) pkg. coleslaw
 * 5 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
 * 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
 * 1 small kirby cucumber, peeled and julienned
 * 1 cup mung bean sprouts
 * ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion

Dressing

 * ¼ cup natural peanut butter
 * 3 tbsp water
 * 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 * 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
 * 1 tbsp Asian (dark) sesame oil
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Dressing

 * 1) In medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
 * 2) Set aside.

Salad

 * 1) Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
 * 2) Add snow peas and cook 1 minute.
 * 3) Using slotted spoon, remove to colander.
 * 4) Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
 * 5) Add noodles to boiling water and cook according to package directions.
 * 6) Drain, reserving ½ cup of cooking liquid.
 * 7) Pat snow peas dry.
 * 8) Cut into thirds on diagonal.
 * 9) In large serving bowl, combine noodles and enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
 * 10) Add snow peas, ⅓ cup dressing, coleslaw, radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, sprouts and onion and toss to mix.
 * 11) Serve remaining dressing on the side.