Oriental Cold Noodle Salad Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 03, 2005

I give this 5 stars for the dressing alone. I have been trying to figure out how to duplicate the dressing which I've had on a similar salad and this hit the spot. That said, you should know that I "modified" it a bit. I used approx 3 Tbsp of lime juice, no zest, 1 Tbsp of white sugar and no garlic (husband hates it). The pepper flakes were a nice touch and you could also use Chinese chili (red) oil for some heat. To make it a dinner salad, I took precooked chicken, tossed it in some soy sauce and about 1/2 tsp of grated fresh ginger and added that, along with a couple of finely chopped green onions. I served it on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. YUMMY! Thanks so much for the dressing - you made my day.

—DEBRALADORA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 11, 2005

I used 1 lb. angel hair pasta because I didn't have the soba noodles, and they worked very well. I omitted the cilantro. Found the recipe to be tasty, but the vinegar taste was strong. If I made it again, I would reduce the amount of wine vinegar. A fresh tasting recipe.

—DAKI17

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Dec 05, 2008

Yum! What a great recipe. I followed it almost exactly except I added sesame seeds instead of the peanuts, honey instead of brown sugar, Asian chili sauce instead of peppers, and some grated ginger. I also threw in some edamame along with shredded carrots. Just as good, if not better then the restaurants. UPDATE: two days later and its AMAZING!!! Definitely let it sit as long as you can. I wish it would last longer then two days but sadly its all gone:(

—pinkypink

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Jun 13, 2005

Wow!! This is a great summer dish This has all the yin/yang qualities: sweet and sour, crisp and smooth, green and orange. My wife HATES cilantro: and yet, with the lime, she loved it. I used panchit noodles, but that was the only variation. This is easy to prpeare, and can be made ahead of time Tahnks, Christiana , for a great recipe!

—BEAGDAD

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Mar 23, 2007

Delicious! I couldn't find soba noodles so I settled for angel hair, and it worked great. I love lime and garlic so I increased it to 3 cloves, and made sure to include all the juice and zest of 1 lime despite other reviews. I also added a little more cilantro than called for. It does make a lot, but for a party I would probably double it. I only put in 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes, and that gave it just enough kick for me. Update- I made this again, with soba noodles found at my local grocery. They were ones made from buckwheat flour! I added a little more rice vinegar and soy sauce because I remembered it needed more moisture last time, but the soba noodles don't absorb as much as the angel hair, so there was too much liquid. It is still delicious though! I added some green onion this time too, and omitted the nuts.

—Sally S.

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Jul 02, 2008

The dressing for this salad is delicious. I add about a tablespoon of Mirin to the dressing which cuts down on the dryness as well. I like more vegetables in this salad. My favorite it to add julienned daikon radish and whole sugar snap peas. I have also added small pieces of aspragus, although they are not so oriental. If you add too many more veggies, you need to make a little more dressing, though. I have made this recipe with salmon, doubled the dressing recipe and used it to marinate the salmon to have the flavors pull through in another dish. It was wonderful!

—Leslie Sullivan

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Jul 30, 2007

This recipe was great! Definately serve after letting the salad sit in the 'fridge overnight--more flavor! I added mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and baby corn to the salad, too.

—thistle53597

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Jan 17, 2006

THis was a hit with 6 children and adults alike! I left out the lime zest (didn't seem to be missing). Used the juice of a whole small lime. The peanuts were great for crunch. Also left out pepper flakes and added a touch of homegrown red pepper (cayenne). Used ramen (5 packs) instead of soba (not overcooking these is the key). Did splash with some soy and rice vinegar again before serving to not serve so dry. Makes a LOT! Still really good the next day! Thanks for a great recipe. We will use this again!

—Ptlinsong

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Nutrition

Calories
242 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
47.2 g
15%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
9.7 g
19%

Sodium
1068 mg
43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 242
Calories from Fat: 34

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1068mg 43 %
** Potassium 283mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 47.2g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 9.7g 19 %
Sugars 4.7g
Vitamin A 66 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 30 %
** Niacin 38 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.