Best Barbaras Chinese Noodle Salad Recipes

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CHINESE NOODLE SALAD



Chinese Noodle Salad image

I got this recipe from the back of a packet of Chang's Fried Noodles. It's so easy and tasty and a real hit. You can use any other Asian fried noodles or even two minute noodles if you can't find Chang's Fried Noodles. I prefer to use pine nuts in this recipe.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2-1 Chinese cabbage or 1/2-1 savoy cabbage, shredded
1 (100 g) packet chang or similar fried Chinese noodles
1/2 cup pine nuts or 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted in a dry pan until golden brown
6 spring onions, chopped
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or 1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and mix well (can be stored in fridge).
  • Immediately before serving pour dressing over salad and mix well.

BARBARA TROPP'S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



Barbara Tropp's Chinese Chicken Salad image

This classic and delicious recipe is a great use for leftover chicken. Recipe was adapted from ''The China Moon Cookbook'' by Barbara Tropp and printed in the New York Times. Serves 4-6 main dish servings.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup peanut oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 cups small lettuce leaves, like baby romaine, Boston or mesclun
4 cups leftover roasted chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, plus extra for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, mustard and ginger together. Whisk in oils, and season to taste with salt, pepper and more sugar and vinegar if needed. (Dressing should have a nice balance of sweet and tart.).
  • In a large bowl toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of dressing until lightly dressed. Arrange around sides of a large serving bowl or platter.
  • Toss chicken, celery, peppers and cilantro in a bowl with dressing until well coated. Arrange in center of serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1

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