Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Asian Noodle Salad

image from www.thepioneerwoman.com

I made this salad for dinner tonight.  Although it did take some time to chop all of the vegetables, it was a really easy meal.  I loved it, Tyler and Hadley liked it, and Blake threw his on the floor.  You can't please everyone, right?  I used whole wheat pasta, which gave it some nice texture, almost like Soba-esque.  I left out the bean sprouts and didn't add the jalapeño pepper to the dressing (I'm a major wimp with spicy food).  This made a TON of food, so be prepared to share our eat leftovers for several days if you make it.  Here's the recipe, from www.thepioneerwoman.com

Asian Noodle Salad
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled
  • ½ heads Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste
  • ½ heads Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste
  • ½ bags Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
  • 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
  • 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
  • 1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)
  • Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste
  • 3 whole Scallions, Sliced
  • 3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced
  • 1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet
  • _____
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
  • ⅓ cups Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
  • Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.
Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro.


Does your house need some extra Christmas cheer?  How about a wreath made from toilet paper rolls? 

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