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Thai Noodle Salad

SUBMITTED BY: jessica PHOTO BY: Nika

"This is a delicious and flavorful salad. Udon noodles can be purchased at health food stores, Asian food stores and at most supermarkets."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 45 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces Udon noodles
  • 1/2 cup unsalted crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the udon noodles for about five minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold running water and let cool.
  2. Whisk the peanut butter, milk, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well blended.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cucumber, sprouts, carrot, green onions and mint. Wisk the peanut butter dressing and pour it over the salad. Stir until well coated and serve chilled on a bed of romaine leaves. Garnish with the roasted and chopped peanuts.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by KIMAR
I substituted linguine for the udon noodles, and it turned out well. I feel the texture of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by MAJORSKY
FANTASTIC!!! Excellent for a warm summer night when you want to cool down. I was skeptical... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by SALSAGIRL
I was a little disappointed. I would completely change all the veggies, no cucumbers, and use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by MISS AMY
the presentation of this salad is very nice! i think next time i would try another type of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2003 by KCAMM
When I read the receipe I was so excited. I love Thai food, especially receipes with peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by COLETTEBIRD
This is a great recipe. I added lots of vegetables to it (bean sprouts, pea pods, shredded... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2003 by NANCYNICOLE
We didn't really like the taste of the peanut butter dressing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by ASHLEIGHELSON
I LOVED this salad. My boyfriend "really liked it". He didn't love the whole udon noodles -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by JUBEEFISH