Asian Noodle Salad Prepare this dish a day in advance so that the flavors have time to develop. Spicy yogurt dressing also makes a delicious dip for skewered grilled meats or vegetables.
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 3 hrs
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
6 oz Horizon Organic® nonfat plain yogurt
2 Tbs oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tsp ground coriander
1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Tbs soy sauce
1/4 tsp hot chili oil, or more to taste
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp grated or finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
10 oz Asian-style thin noodles or vermicelli pasta
3 scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin julienne slices
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin julienne slices
1 medium carrot, sliced into shavings with a vegetable peeler
2/3 cup chopped peanuts
Directions
Combine the yogurt, sesame oil, peanut butter, coriander, vegetable oil, soy sauce, chili oil, ginger, garlic, and cilantro in a bowl and whisk to blend. Cook the noodles according to the package directions, drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Place the cooked noodles, the vegetables, the peanuts, and the yogurt dressing in a large bowl and mix with your hands until the ingredients are well distributed. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 134 (57%)
% Daily Value*
24%Total Fat 16g
12%Saturated Fat 2.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
7%Sodium 158mg
8%Potassium 273mg
6%Total Carbohydrate 19g
10%Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
17%Protein 8g
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