Veg Classics--Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad

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Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad

 

Recipe By :Vegetarian Classics, Jeanne Lemlin

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian Classics

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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THE DRESSING:

3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil

3 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup tamari soy sauce

3 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

3 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt

THE SALAD:

1 pound spaghetti or linguine

2 cups mung bean sprouts

1 cucumber -- peeled, seeded & cut into matchsticks

1 carrot -- peeled & grated

3 scallions -- very thinly sliced

2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

 

Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil for the noodles.

 

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.

 

Cook the noodles until al dente. Drain thoroughly in a colander and rinse the

noodles under cold running water. Place the noodles in a very large serving

bowl.

 

Pour on the dressing and mix well. Mix in all the remaining ingredients except

the peanuts. Let the noodles marinate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with the chopped peanuts sprinkled on top.

 

TIP: The trio of basil, mint, and cilantro is key to giving this salad its Thai

character, so be sure to include all these herbs.

 

S(ISBN):

" 0-06-019482-0 "

Copyright:

" 2001 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 183 Calories; 11g Fat (47.9% calories

from fat); 5g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

1350mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Chewy pasta, crunchy vegetables, and an exotic dressing make these

Asian-style noodles irresistible. This dish is a good choice on a summer day

when you want to keep cooking to a minimum.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0