Asian Noodle Salad

[justagirl]

Asian Noodle Salad
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008 ... ever_ever/
adapted from Jamie Oliver

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

1 packages linguine noodles, cooked, rinsed, and cooled
1/2 to 1 head sliced Napa cabbage
1/2 to 1 head sliced purple cabbage
1/2 to 1 bag baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin (if available)
1 small bag bean sprouts (also called “mung bean sprouts”)
3 sliced scallions
3 peeled, sliced cucumbers (I didn’t have a cucumber for the photos above, but they’re yummy in the salad)
LOTS of chopped cilantro—up to one bunch
1 can whole cashews, lightly toasted in skillet (again, I didn’t have them for the photos, but have used them before and they’re…sublime.)

DRESSING:

Juice of 1 lime
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 hot peppers or jalapenos, chopped
More chopped cilantro—LOTS

Mix together salad ingredients. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on platter.
*Dressing keeps up to three days before serving, WITHOUT cilantro.

(I haven't tried this yet...but I plan on it soon)

[jodyrah]

I make an Asian chicken salad with what sounds like the same dressing, julienned napa, romaine, red bell , cucumbers, scallions and shredded chicken breast.. I really like it. Good flavors, light and refreshing. I top it with julienned,deep fried wonton wrappers. These things are addictive.

[Hedgehog]

Great recipe except for the price of red, yellow peppers up here

Taking out a bank loan for fresh fruits and veggies up here in Kansas.

Then half the time the stuff is not ripe.