Broccoli Noodle Salad With Asian Peanut Citrus Sauce Food

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

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.

COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the soba, stir to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cold.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, chile oil or hot sauce, and garlic. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until the sauce is a pourable consistency. Taste and add more chile oil or hot sauce as desired; set aside.
• Cut the zucchini or cucumber and radishes into 1/8-inch thick slices, then cut into thin matchsticks. Slice the peppers into 1/8-inch pieces. Place them all in a large bowl.
• Loosen the soba noodles by running them under some water, then allow to drain again. Add them to the vegetables, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and toss to combine.
• When you are ready to serve, drizzle with spicy peanut sauce and top with peanuts, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, with lime wedges alongside.

RAMEN NOODLE BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Remove and discard the seasoning packets from the soup or reserve for another use. Fill a 6-quart saucepot with water and heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Add the noodles and broccoli and cook for 3 minutes or until the noodles and broccoli are tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli well in a colander.
• Beat the peanut butter, broth, soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Add the noodles, broccoli, pepper, onion and garlic and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

BROCCOLI PEANUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice.
• Chill for an hour or two.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, raisins, peanuts, onions and bacon.
• Add the dressing mixture; toss to coat.