Tomato-Herb Pasta

Makes 6 servings

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 medium size red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 (12 oz) package whole grain spaghetti
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/3 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

1. Whisk together vinegar and 1 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Add onion and let stand 30 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tbsp vinegar mixture.

2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

3. Place chopped tomatoes and next 9 ingredients in a serving bowl. Add hot cooked pasta, onion and reserved vinegar mixture, gently tossing to combine. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.

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