UDON NOODLES WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE

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Thai cuisine has such wonderfully intense flavors, but the dishes can be heavy and time-consuming. My answer is a refreshing salad with mango, gingerroot and a pop of jalapeno. -Melanie Stevenson, Reading, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12.8 ounces) dried Japanese udon noodles
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
3 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 cups chopped peeled mango
1 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Whisk together the next 5 ingredients. Pour over noodles; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., To serve, top noodles with arugula, mango, peanuts, cilantro and mint; toss to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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