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Thai Noodle Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Yakuta Rasheed PHOTO BY: LMLSCA

"Here is a quick recipe for a salad with an Asian flair that is elegant and good enough for the fanciest party. It's not only a healthy alternative, but tastes fantastic."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 32 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 4 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
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  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Break pasta into small pieces and add to boiling water; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cabbage, carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onions, and shrimp.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, tahini, rice wine vinegar and sweet chile sauce. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Ten minutes before serving, toss the sauce with the cabbage mixture until evenly coated. Garnish with remaining cilantro, green onions, peanuts and black sesame seeds.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by KIMAR
Makes a ton!! Although it states this is a "quick" recipe, it is time-consuming: make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Michele
This salad is a real crowd pleaser. The first time I made this salad, I didn't read that it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by CCL
I substituted Thai rice noodles for the pasta. A little cilantro goes a long way. The recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by lilly
This is so good. My husband is from Laos and i love Thai and Laos food, I thought it sounded... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by SunnyByrd
Very good flavors! I made exactly as directed, except omitting green pepper because I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by Cindy
excellent. company favorite MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by Jennifer
I used whole wheat linguine instead of angel hair, cucumber and scallions instead of carrot,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by HALCION
I thought the sauce was fantastic. To cut down on prep, I used a bagged shredded cabbage, same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by LEE SLEZAK
This was very good, although I cut the recipe in half it still makes HUGE amount. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by