Asian Noodle Salad

Directions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
  2. When noodles are cooked, rinse with cold water and drain well.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of dressing (recipe follows).
  4. Add remaining ingredients and dressing and toss.
  5. Garnish with cashews/peanuts and sesame seeds and serve.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Rice noodles, cooked
  • 1/2 cucumber(s), English, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups West Creek® Sauerkraut
  • 1 Carrot, shredded
  • 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mint, chiffonade
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil, chiffonade
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 fresh or frozen mango, peeled, small dice
  • 3/4 cup peanuts, roasted
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • Sesame Dressing, recipe follows

Sesame Dressing

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, garlic, zest, honey, ginger, chili paste, and fish sauce.
  2. Slowly whisk oil until combined. Taste and adjust if needed.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lime, juice
  • 2 tsp. lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup 
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger, finely grated
  • 3 tsp. chili paste
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp.
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup oil, olive