Shelly's Recipe

BROCCOLI NOODLE SALAD WITH ASIAN PEANUT CITRUS SAUCE

Category: Salad

1 (16 oz.) pkg uncooked whole grain spaghetti
1/4 cup canola oil, plus 1 tbsp
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 tbsp minced garlic
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced (optional)
2 cups broccoli florets, split if large

Cook pasta in salted water, according to pkg directions; drain well. Place in large bowl and toss with 1 tbsp canola oil. Set aside.

Whisk peanut butter, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce and sugar in medium bowl until blended.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic, jalapeno pepper and broccoli, cooking and stirring about 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Add pasta and citrus sauce, tossing until well combined. Serve at room temperature. Serves 4-6