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ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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Asian Noodle Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing. A flavorful, easy, and healthy cold pasta salad recipe! Easy to make ahead and feeds a crowd.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course     Salad     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces long thin whole wheat pasta noodles
24 ounces Mann's Broccoli Cole Slaw (2 12-ounce bags)
4 ounces grated carrots
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (gluten free if needed)
1 tablespoon Sriracha pepper sauce ( or garlic chile sauce, plus additional to taste)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, (roughly chopped)
3/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water to remove the excess starch and stop the cooking, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the broccoli cole slaw and carrots.
  • While the pasta cooks, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, Sriarcha, ginger, and garlic. Pour over the noodle mixture and toss to combine. Add the peanuts and cilantro and toss once more. Serve chilled or at room temperature with additional Sriracha sauce as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 10), Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 181 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g

FRESH AND EASY VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD



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This light and fresh Asian salad filled with cucumber, carrot and bean sprouts is a tangy side dish for grilled meats and poultry or eaten as a main dish on its own.

Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces thin Asian vermicelli noodles such as rice stick or mung bean
2 carrots (shredded)
2 cucumbers (seeded and shredded)
4 green onion (chopped)
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Lime

Steps:

  • Soften the vermicelli noodles in a large bowl by covering with boiling water and soaking for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold water, drain, and add to a large bowl. Add the shredded carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts and chopped cilantro to the noodles.
  • In a glass jar fitted with a lid or a bowl, mix together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and crushed red pepper. Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the noodles and toss to coat. Add more dressing if desired. Sprinkle with more cilantro and green onion and a squeeze of lime if desired. Salad can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight, however if making ahead, add the cilantro just before serving.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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This Asian Noodle Salad is a wholesome, flavorful cold noodle salad that is filled with fresh vegetables and a light, refreshing Sesame Ginger Dressing.

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Salad

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces spaghetti noodles
3 cups broccoli slaw
1 cup thinly sliced red or yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey (or agave, brown sugar, or maple syrup)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare the dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a large pinch of salt and pasta to the water once boiling. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles are cooked, drain well in a colander but do not rinse the noodles.
  • Add the pasta to the large bowl with the prepared dressing and toss to coat. Allow the noodles to cool slightly (10-15 minutes) before adding the vegetables.
  • Add the broccoli slaw, peppers, green onions, and cilantro, if using, to the noodles and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.
  • Before serving, add sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces thin spaghetti
One 8-ounce bag julienne/fine-cut carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
One 6-ounce bag baby sweet peppers, seeded and sliced thinly into rings (about 1 cup)
One 4-ounce bag bean sprouts (about 1 cup)
3 English cucumbers, halved, seeds removed and sliced
3 scallions, sliced
Up to 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 head or more napa cabbage, sliced
1/2 head or more purple cabbage, sliced
1/2 bunch kale, leaves torn off the stalks and shredded
2 cups peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • For the salad: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and let cool.
  • Mix together the cooked spaghetti, carrots, peppers, bean sprouts, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, napa cabbage, purple cabbage and kale. Add the peanuts and toss together.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix together with tongs or your hands. If the salad seems a little dry, just mix up a little more of the wet ingredients of the dressing and throw it in. It's a very organic process.
  • Transfer to a large platter and serve.

DANG COLD ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package soba noodles
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned
5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
1/2 cup julienned bok choy
1 cup bean sprouts, optional
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.

SKINNY CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD



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63% less fat • 50% fewer calories • 70% more vitamin C than the original recipe. Focus on the fresh, trim the ramen and top it with fruits and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor)
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (2 oz)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1x1/8-inch strips
2 seedless oranges, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is well blended.
  • Break up ramen noodles in bag before opening. Discard seasoning packet from soup package. Add noodles and all remaining salad ingredients except oranges and spinach to dressing; toss to mix well. Stir in oranges and spinach. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

ASIAN COLESLAW LIGHT



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This Asian coleslaw is lightened up a bit by using only 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a sugar alternative like Splenda to make this kid friendly, flavorful crunchy salad. Try it with white or balsamic vinegar, too.

Provided by WebsByMegan

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package beef ramen noodles
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (e.g., Splenda ®)
1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Place ramen noodles in colander; break into quarters. Pour boiling water over noodles to soften slightly. Use a fork to separate noodles. Rinse quickly with cold water; drain.
  • Make a dressing by whisking together the flavor packet from the ramen noodles, olive oil, vinegar, and sweetener in a bowl. Place the ramen noodles, coleslaw mix, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle dressing over the coleslaw mixture and continue to toss until entire mixture is coated with dressing. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 72.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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