An easy cool Asian inspired pasta salad that is best made ahead to serve chilled.
Start by putting the water into the sauce pan and bringing it to a boil.
Add the pasta and stir regularly for 6 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing.
Prepare the dressing by adding all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and whisking liberally for at least 60 seconds or until all ingredients are combine well.
When the pasta is done cooking, drain it from the water in the collander and add it to the dressing. Stir to coast the pasta.
Pour the dressing and remaining sauce onto the sheet pan to let it cool for approximately 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add the pasta and sauce to an airtight container and refridgerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
Before serving, chop the cilantro, dice the red onion and add the carrots all to the pasta and toss the pasta. Top with chopped peanuts.
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