Oriental Chicken Salad with Peanuts - serves 2
Preparation - 15 minutes
2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1/4 tsp each minced pared gingerroot, minced garlic, and Chinese sesame oil
3/4 tsp peanut oil
Dash ground black pepper
1 cup cooked thin spaghetti
3 ounces diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup rinsed drained bean sprouts
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 ounce unsalted shelled roasted peanuts
1 cup shredded lettuce
In blender combine soy sauce, 1 tbsp water, the peanut butter, gingerroot, garlic, oils, and pepper and process until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
In medium mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients except lettuce; add soy sauce mixture and toss to coat.
On serving platter arrange lettuce; top with spagetti mixture.