THAILAND ~ Sweet & Spicy Pork and Noodle Salad

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SWEET & SPICY PORK AND NOODLE SALAD
Serves 3

3 center cut loin chops, boneless, cut into stir fry strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips
8 green onions, sliced into 1/2 inch lengths
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
4 ozs egg noodles, cooked

For dressing: In a blender, combine olive oil, vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, ginger and crushed red pepper. Blend until smooth. Heat vegetable and sesame oils in skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper strips and green onions; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until onions are crisp tender. Remove. Add pork strips to hot skillet and add cooked noodles. Cook and stir a minute more, or until heated through. Pour dressing over mixture in skillet. Toss lightly to coat. Divide onto plates and sprinkle with cashews.

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