PointsPlus Sesame-Ginger Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• salt, to taste
• 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or buckwheat soba noodles
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup thinly sliced english cucumber (2-inch lengths)
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced and halved radishes
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced and halved carrot
• 1/4 cup sliced scallion, white and green parts
• 3 tablespoons peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes