Asian Pasta Salad

Recipe by Lauren McElwain

For a twist on the traditional, try packing this simple Asian Pasta Salad, with crisp vegetables and a yummy sauce, in your picnic basket.

1 (8-ounce) package Asian noodles

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup soy sauce

1 clove minced garlic

1 tablespoon honey

1 red bell pepper, julienned

8 green onions, julienned

1 cucumber, seeded and julienned

1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Cook noodles by the instructions on the package, and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic and honey to create a vinaigrette. Toss noodles, vinaigrette, vegetables and sesame seeds together in a decorative bowl. Serve immediately, or prepare the night before and store in the fridge.