Healthy recipe of the week

THAI NOODLE SALAD
Makes 4 servings

You'll get 100% of your daily vitamin C with this Pad Thai-like dish from the office of Public Health — Seattle & King County.

Ingredients:
6 oz. dried vermicelli
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tbsp. peanut butter
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 green onions, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
lime wedges for garnish

Directions:
1. Cook vermicelli according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, broth, peanut butter, lime juice, ginger and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until peanut butter is melted.
3. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
4. Stir in cooked chicken, sweet red pepper, green onions and cilantro.
5. Serve with lime wedges.