"Confucius Says" Noodle Salad

• 1 pound vermicelli or thin spaghetti

• 8 ounce snow peas, halved lengthwise ( 3 cups)

• 1 English cucumber, cut into thin bite-size strips (2 cups)

• 1 small yellow summer squash, cut into thin bite-size strips (2 cups)

• 1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips ( 1 cup)

• 3 medium carrots, cut into thin bite-size strips (1 cup) 8 ounces

• 1 cup shredded bok choy or savoy cabbage

• 3 green onions, chopped (1/3 cup)

• ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro

• Dressing (see below)

Confucius Says Noodle Salad Dressing

• ¼ cup canola oil

• 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar

• 2 tablespoon lime juice

• 2 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon plum sauce

• 2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger