Sesame Peanut Noodles

*I found this recipe on the "cook yourself thin" website from the show on Lifetime. It was a lot more work than I thought it would be and has a lot of random ingredients. But if you are up for something adventurous it is definitely worth a try!

For the noodles:

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons grated ginger

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 lime

1/2 cup hot water

For assembling:

1/2 bag store-bought coleslaw mix

1/2 cup red pepper

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 lime, squeezed

1/2 cup apple
1/2 cup jicama

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

2 scallions, julienne

1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, for garnish

Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Lime wedges, for garnish

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta, and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and run under cold water.

2. To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients into a small mixing bowl and stir together with a whisk. Add the dressing to the pasta and toss. Stir in the coleslaw mix, red pepper and cilantro. Squeeze a half of a lime over the mixture, and toss.

3. Add the remaining ingredients, toss and refrigerate for one hour. Garnish with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges. Serve.