Thai Pasta And Seafood Salad

Serves:

Ingredients:

--------- PEANUT GINGER DRESSING ---------
(optional)
1 c Cilantro leaves, chopped
seeded and thinly sliced
2 md Red bell peppers, cored,
and thinly sliced crosswise
halved lengthwise, seeded
3 md Kirby pickling cucumbers,
scallops
7 c Chilled cooked shrimp and
--------- SALAD ---------
1 ts Minced garlic
1 tb Grated fresh ginger root
2 tb Soy sauce
1/3 c Cider vinegar
1/4 c Hot water
butter
1/4 c Smooth or chunky peanut
1/2 c Sliced scallions

Method:

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.