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Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad

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By Amy
This one comes from my Aunt MaryKate. I made it this weekend for a family dinner and Mike requested it again today to take to work for someone's retirement party. I'm thinking it would work great to take to a summer BBQ because it isn't served warm and it wouldn't spoil quickly out of the fridge. Plus you can pretty much make the whole thing a day ahead and just throw it all together just before serving. I'm seeing it served with a great burger or steak!
8 oz. spaghetti noodles - cooked
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 Tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup corn oil
3 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/2 cup crushed peanuts
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds

In saucepan, stir pepper and oils over medium heat for 2 minutes.  Add honey, soy sauce, and salt.  Stir to combine and set aside.  Cook spaghetti noodles until tender, drain and combine with sauce mixture.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.  When ready to serve, add chopped cilantro, green onions, and peanuts to noodles.  Toss, sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with cilantro.
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