Best Barbaras Chinese Noodle Salad Recipes

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BARBARA TROPP'S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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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

CHINESE NOODLE SALAD



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I didn't like this the first few times I tried it but now I love it! It's got a tangy taste and goes well with Chinese food or sandwiches. Leftovers are softer but great as a snack the next day.

Provided by DGRIFF718

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 6m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles with seasoning packet
½ head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together vinegar, sugar, and oil. Microwave on high until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Mix well, and set aside to cool.
  • Crush ramen noodles in the packages. Pour into salad dressing.
  • In a salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, almonds, and salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 413 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

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