Sesame-Noodle Vegetable Toss

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles or 4 ounces spaghetti broken in half
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes option
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper coarsely chopped
• 1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package drain and rinse with cold water
• Meanwhile in small bowl combine all dressing ingredients and blend well
• In large bowl combine all salad ingredients and mix well
• Add cooked noodles to salad; mix gently
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat