Noodle Salad With Peanut Lime Vinaigrette 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.

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.

PEANUT-LIME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In salted water, boil spaghetti noodles to al dente and set aside.
• Vinaigrette:.
• In a food processor, combine everything except the oil.
• Once combined, slowly drizzle in the oil until emulsified.
• Pour into a bowl and set for at least 1/2 hour for flavors to develop.
• Salad:.
• Toss all ingredients together (saving a tablespoons each of scallions, bell pepper, peanuts and sesame seeds to sprinkle on top of salad as garnish).
• Toss all ingredients with just enough dressing to moisten and flavor the salad.
• Garnish with extra ingredients.
• Best served at room temperature or cold.

NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make dressing: In a food processor, process everything except the oil.
• Slowly drizzle in the oil until emulsified.
• Scrape into a bowl and wait for half an hour for the flavours to develop.
• To make salad: Toss all together, dress with just enough dressing to moisten and flavor, and garnish with scallions, red bell pepper and peanuts.
• Serve at room temperature.

KALE SALAD WITH PEANUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the peanut vinaigrette: Whisk together the peanut butter, vinegar, honey and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk in the canola oil and season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.
• For the kale salad: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Spread the garbanzo beans on the prepared baking sheet, rolling them lightly over the paper towels to remove excess liquid. Remove the paper towels, add the olive oil, and toss the garbanzos to coat. Bake until the garbanzos are deep golden brown and crispy, 25 minutes. Season immediately with salt. Let cool completely.
• Combine the carrots, radishes, kale, cucumbers and peppers in a large bowl; season with salt. Dress the salad with about a third of the dressing; since the kale is such a sturdy green, it can be dressed an hour or two ahead. (Refrigerate the remaining dressing to use on other salads or as a marinade.) Just before serving, toss with the crispy garbanzo beans and roasted peanuts.

PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients but the oil and salt in a food processor. Pulse until everything is combined.
• Drizzle in the oil with the processor on low.
• Scrape the sides of the bowl and chill for half hour before serving.
• Goes great on noodles or a light salad.

NOODLE SALAD WITH POACHED CHICKEN AND PEANUT-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For the Poached Chicken:.
• Fill a large, deep pan with water and add the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lemongrass, salt and pepper and bring to a rolling simmer over medium heat.
• Add the chicken breasts and bring the liquid back to a boil. Cook for a few minutes, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid with a slotted spoon and set aside. Let cool and then shred with two forks. (Don't throw that liquid out! You've now got a beautiful broth - cover and bring to a rolling boil for at least 5 minutes (just in case) then strain and serve. Add chicken or any veggies you like.).
• For the Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette:.
• Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until fully combined and smooth. Set aside (can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator).
• For the Noodle Salad:.
• Meanwhile, put the rice noodles in a large heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over to cover. Allow to soak for 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Return to the bowl.
• Add the carrots, cilantro, mint, scallions, peanuts, shredded chicken, and half the peanut-lime vinaigrette and toss (alternately, substitute 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or sliced tofu, raw or cooked). Taste and add more vinaigrette as needed.