This is a delicious lunch or dinner salad that I find especially refreshing in the summertime, and can be pretty much a one-dish meal. You can use either chicken or shrimp (or leave it vegetarian - add some sliced red peppers, cucumbers, shredded carrots, cabbage, etc). It's also lovely with peanuts (and you can whisk a little peanut butter into the dressing). As you can see, there are many possibilities. Enjoy!
ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN and SNOW PEAS
2 packages (3 ounces each) Ramen Noodles, chicken flavor
4 boneless/skinless chicken tenderloin strips or 16 medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 teaspoon light oil
3 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ cup fresh snow peas, ends trimmed and cut in half
4 boneless/skinless chicken tenderloin strips or 16 medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 teaspoon light oil
3 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ cup fresh snow peas, ends trimmed and cut in half
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing:
2 tablespoons light oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Break ramen noodles into small pieces. Discard or reserve seasoning packets for a future use. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until tender. Drain, remove to a large mixing bowl to cool.
In a small non-stick skillet, sauté chicken or shrimp in oil until cooked through, seasoning with salt & pepper. Dice or shred chicken into small pieces. Combine noodles, chicken, sesame seeds, snow peas, and onions. Stir to combine.
Combine dressing ingredients in a pint jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well to combine. Stir dressing into salad. Chill until ready to serve.
Dressing:
2 tablespoons light oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Break ramen noodles into small pieces. Discard or reserve seasoning packets for a future use. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until tender. Drain, remove to a large mixing bowl to cool.
In a small non-stick skillet, sauté chicken or shrimp in oil until cooked through, seasoning with salt & pepper. Dice or shred chicken into small pieces. Combine noodles, chicken, sesame seeds, snow peas, and onions. Stir to combine.
Combine dressing ingredients in a pint jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well to combine. Stir dressing into salad. Chill until ready to serve.
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