GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.-- When the temperature heats up, nothing's more refreshing than a cool summer salad.
Luke Boyd from Noodles & Company dropped by our kitchen this morning with some of their new signature offerings.
For more information about Noodles & Company or to find a location nearest you, visit noodles.com.
Sweet Ginger Noodle Salad
12 oz. bag of mixed greens
1/4 cup red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup cucumber sliced thinly
1/2 cut shredded carrots
1/2 cup red pepper, sliced
1/4 cup chow mein noodles
4 chicken breasts, baked cooled and diced
1/4 cup peanuts
4 oz rice noodles, cooked, drained and cooled
3 TB cilantro, minced
Dressing:
1 TB ginger, chopped fine
1 TB garlic, chopped fine
2 TB lime juice
3 TB low sodium soy sauce
3 TB toasted sesame oil
3 TB sweet chili sauce
Dressing Preparation:
In a bowl whisk ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, oil and sweet chili sauce until completely mixed together. Set aside until ready to make salad.
Salad Preparation:
Mix the greens, onion, cucumbers, carrots, peppers chow mein noodles, chicken, peanuts and dressing in a large bowl. Coat thoroughly with dressing.
Place the mixture in a large serving bowl, top with rice noodles and chopped cilantro.
Serves 4 large salads or 6-8 small sides.
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