SESAME NOODLE SALAD-Heather

• This simple side can become a main dish if you add meat or vegetable stir-ins. Try finely diced fresh tomato, squash, and green pepper; chopped cooked chicken; leftover grilled shrimp or flank steak; or fried tofu cubes.
  
  1 (8-ounce) package linguine
  1/4 cup rice vinegar
  1/4 cup soy sauce
  1/4 cup dark sesame oil
  1 teaspoon sugar
  5 green onions, sliced
  Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse linguine with cold water.
• Stir together vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in linguine and onions; sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.