Sesame-Ginger Noodle Salad with Cashews

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

Raw Cashews (whole )

1/2 lb

Angel Hair Whole Wheat Pasta ((or soba noodles))

1 1/2 cups

Red Bell Pepper* (see note) (sliced thin and into bite size pieces (about 1 large pepper))

1 1/2 cups

Sugar Snap or Snow Peas (sliced long and thin)

2 cups

Savoy or Green Cabbage (or a mix of green and purple)

Scallions (green and white parts sliced thin)

3 tbsp

Sesame Seeds

Stems Fresh Cilantro and/or Thai Basil (chopped for garnish)

1/3 cup

Tamari

1/4 cup

Toasted Sesame Oil

1 tbsp

Honey or Maple Syrup ((use maple for vegan option))

1/4 tsp

Cayenne Pepper (ground (or use 1-2 tsp Sriracha - adjust to taste))

2 tsp

Fresh Ginger (microplaned or finely grated)

Limes (one juiced, one sliced for serving)