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                       Thai Pasta and Seafood Salad

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Thai                             Seafood
                Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----PEANUT GINGER DRESSING-----
     1/4  cup           Smooth or chunky peanut -- butter
     1/4  cup           Hot water
     1/3  cup           Cider vinegar
   2      tablespoons   Soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    Grated fresh ginger root
   1      teaspoon      Minced garlic
                        -----SALAD-----
   7      cups          Chilled cooked shrimp and scallops
   3      medium        Kirby pickling cucumbers -- halved lengthwise, s
                        thinly sliced crosswise
   2      medium        Red bell peppers, cored -- seeded and thinly sl
   1      cup           Cilantro leaves -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Sliced scallions

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.

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