Cold Sesame-Almond Noodles

A great addition to picnic or outdoor concert fare:
(makes 8)

1 box whole grain linguine
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sliced Persian* cucumber
1/4 cup almond butter
1 t. light* olive oil
2 T. unseasoned* rice vinegar
1 T. honey
3/4 t. sea* salt
1/2 t. toasted* sesame oil
1/4 t. pepper
1/4 cup lime* basil, chiffinaded* (roll up the leaves like little cigars, and cut in thin strips*)
Sliced almonds
Crumbled feta* or goat cheese* (optional)
Lime circles*

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions, about 10 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Toss with sweet red pepper, carrots, and cucumber. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter and oil until smooth. Whisk in vinegar, honey, salt, sesame oil and pepper. Pour over linguine and mix well. Garnish with lime basil, feta, basil, almonds, and lime circles. Serve chilled or at room temp. (I like it best at room temp.)."

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