Thai pasta and seafood salad

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupSmooth or chunky peanut butter
¼cupHot water
cupCider vinegar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1tablespoonGrated fresh ginger root
1teaspoonMinced garlic
7cupsChilled cooked shrimp and scallops
3mediumsKirby pickling cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
2mediumsRed bell peppers, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1cupCilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
½cupSliced scallions

Directions

PEANUT GINGER DRESSING

SALAD

Peanut-Ginger Dressing: Whisk peanut butter and hot water in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, gingerroot and garlic.

Add remaining ingredients. Toss to mix. Makes about 12 cups/6 servings.

For a spicier version, sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

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