Chicken Noodle Salad With Creamy Sesame Dressing Food

NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare noodles according to packet directions (most just require soaking in hot water). Drain, rinse and set aside to cool.
• Dressing - Mix together Dressing ingredients, using water only if needed to loosen so it can be tossed through salad. If you reduce Sriracha, might need to add smidge more lime.
• Beans - Steam or boil green greens until just cooked, tender but still crisp. Drain under running water to cool.
• Toss - Place salad ingredients in a big bowl, toss with dressing.
• Garnish with sesame seeds then serve at room temp. Keeps 4 days in the fridge.

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, hoisin, and sesame oil together in a mixing bowl for the dressing.
• Tear chicken apart into strands similar in width to the spaghetti. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Transfer spaghetti to a mixing bowl; add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour in the dressing and toss by hand until well combined. Seal the surface of the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 to 12 hours, the longer the better.
• Add peanuts, basil, mint, and cilantro to the salad. Toss well; taste and adjust for seasoning.

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• To poach the chicken breast, combine 1 quart water with 1 quartered onion, 4 thick slices of ginger, 2 crushed whole garlic cloves and salt to taste in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, and bring back to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (it should register 160 on a meat thermometer at the thickest section). Allow the chicken to cool in the broth if there is time. Remove the chicken from the broth when cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin. Remove from the bone and shred, pulling strips of chicken off the top of the breast. Pull with the grain and the meat will come apart naturally. Strain the chicken broth, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, skim off and discard the fat, and freeze the broth in smaller containers or freezer bags.
• Cook the noodles. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss in a bowl with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add salt if desired and add the bok choy. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Slice crosswise and add to the noodles. Add the remaining ingredients. Season if desired with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Toss with the salad and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

MANGO THAI NOODLE SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. (see notes) Once cooked, drain them in a colander then cool them under cold tap water. Set them aside to drain completely.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
• Place the cooked rice noodles and all the remaining ingredients into a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until the noodles are well coated and everything is mixed together.

SESAME CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large bowl, combine chicken, coleslaw mix, oranges, red pepper, snap peas and green onions; sprinkle with salt and toss to combine., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add pasta and dressing to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a glass jar add all the ingredients mentioned under salad dressing. Shake well until everything is mixed.
• In a salad bowl, big enough to hold all the ingredients, add all the veggies except fried noodles.
• If serving immediately, add fried noodles, pour the dressing and mix everything well.
• If serving later then store veggies, dressing and fried noodles separately. Mix everything before serving.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil your soba noodles according to package directions. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water and chill while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Add chopped vegetables, and combine with chilled soba noodles.
• Soften peanut butter in microwave for 30 seconds. In small bowl, combine with remaining dressing ingredients. Whisk well.
• Pour sauce over chilled noodles and toss well. Garnish with sliced avocado and sesame seeds, and serve. Enjoy!

SESAME NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well.
• Whisk together rice wine vinegar and next five ingredients in a large bowl. Add pasta, sliced green onions, and remaining ingredients, toss to combine. Serve with extra chili-garlic sauce to taste.

CHICKEN AND NOODLES IN SESAME-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Divide the breasts in half, remove the cartilage and place them in a roasting pan. Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
• Cook the noodles in boiling water until done, about two minutes. Drain and run cold water over them. Drain.
• Combine the garlic, ginger, sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar and wine; mix well. Toss with the noodles and scallions.
• Shred the chicken and mix with the noodles. Add the coriander and toss.

SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the udon noodles as the label directs; drain and let cool. Meanwhile, cook the edamame as the label directs; drain and let cool.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and oil the grates. Add the scallions and cook, turning, until charred, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then slice.
• Make the dressing: Whisk the tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water to make a smooth sauce.
• Add the noodles and edamame to the dressing along with the bean sprouts, carrots and snow peas; toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, about 6 minutes. Drain well.
• Whisk together next 6 ingredients in large serving bowl. Add hot pasta, green onions, and chicken; stir to coat with sauce. Add cilantro; toss to blend.