Asian Peanut Tossed Salad Recipes

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water to remove the excess starch and stop the cooking, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the broccoli cole slaw and carrots.
• While the pasta cooks, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, Sriarcha, ginger, and garlic. Pour over the noodle mixture and toss to combine. Add the peanuts and cilantro and toss once more. Serve chilled or at room temperature with additional Sriracha sauce as desired.

THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss salad greens and next 7 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Add to salad mixture and toss to coat. Divide mixture between four plates; top with peanuts and jalapenos if desired.

ASIAN BROWN RICE AND PEANUT SALAD TOSS

Steps:

• In small saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat.
• Stir in rice, & return to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed.
• With fork, fluff rice & spread out on greased baking sheet.
• Cool to room temperature, about 30-40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add peanuts & stirring frequently, toast 3-4 minutes, or until fragrant & beginning to lightly brown.
• Place in medium bowl.
• Add water chestnuts, snow peas, onion, bell pepper & cranberries, then add cooled rice.
• In small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, soy sauce & pepper flakes.
• Add to rice mixture, then toss to coat.

ASIAN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce and sugar. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Just before serving, in a electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wonton strips for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, mushrooms and onions. Add the wonton strips and chicken with any remaining soy sauce mixture., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle 1/2 to 3/4 cup over salad; toss to coat. Save remaining dressing for another use.