Noodle salad Runners high and peanut sauce

Noodle salad - salad similar to Aisan Noodle Salad
1 T salt
1 head shredded or diced broccoli
1 pkg (8-10oz) soba noodles or whole wheat noodles or brown rice
1 T toasted sesame oil (or olive or coconut oil)
1 T soy sauce
1 sliced red or yellow bell pepper
1/2c chopped cilantro leaves
4-5 sliced scallions
2 large shredded/sliced carrots
1/2 head of sliced red cabbage
1/2c chopped peanuts or any nut

Bring 1 large pot of water to boil add salt, add broccoli and cabbage for 2 min.  Remove veggies and submerge in ice cold water to stop them cooking. Set aside. Same pot of water cook the noodles. After cooked, Toss noodles with oil and soy sauce.

Arrange all veggies in a separate bowl

Peanut Sauce
1 T coconut oil
1 diced yellow onion
1/2t salt
3 cloves garlic
1 can (13oz) coconut milk
1/2c peanut butter
1 T soy sauce
1T coconut sugar or honey, or sugar
1/2-1 red pepper flakes
1 T lime juice
1/4c chopped peanuts

In saucepan heat oil up, then add onion and salt about 5 min. Add garlic and stir for 1 min
Add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar and red pepper flakes. Bring to simmer and stir occasionally, keep uncovered. Using an immersion blender or regular blender to blend till smooth.
To serve- fill bowl with noodles, layer with the salad ingredients, then top with peanut sauce.

Asian Noodle Salad

Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

•  SALAD INGREDIENTS:
• 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled
• 1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• 1/2 head Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste
• 1/2 bag Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste
• 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
• 1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)
•  Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste
• 3 whole Scallions, Sliced
• 3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced
• 1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet
•  _____
•  FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• 8 Tablespoons or 1/2c  Olive Oil
• 8 Tablespoons or 1/2c Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
•  Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.  

Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro.

Amy's note- DELICIOUS!!!!  if you keep the ingredients seperate they will last longer.  Mix together right b4 you eat it

Jen Coon's Version of Dressing for Asian Noodle Salad

Jen Coon's version FOR THE DRESSING for Asian Noodle Salad:
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• rice vinegar 2 tbsp
• 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds with ½ cup water to soak
• 8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (liquid aminos)
• 2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped
• Chopped Cilantro
• three scallions

Asian Noodle Salad

Asian Noodle Salad

1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled

1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste

1/2 head Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or More To Taste

1/2 bag Baby Spinach, Or More To Taste

1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin

1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin

1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced

1 bag Bean Sprouts (also Called Mung Bean Sprouts)

Chopped Cilantro, Up To 1 Bunch, To Taste

3 whole Scallions, Sliced

3 whole Cucumbers Peeled And Sliced

1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet

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FOR THE DRESSING:

1 whole Lime, Juiced

8 Tablespoons Olive Oil

8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

2 Tablespoons (up To 3 Tablespoons) Sesame Oil

1/3 cup Brown Sugar

3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped

2 cloves Garlic, Chopped

2 whole Hot Peppers Or Jalapenos, Chopped

Chopped Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Mix with tongs or hands and serve on a platter.
Note: dressing keeps for up to three days before serving, without cilantro.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/03/my_most_favorite_salad_ever_ever_ever_ever/