Szechuan Noodle Salad

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ounces oriental noodles or 4 ounces spaghetti, broken up
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (may use light)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (or to taste)
• 3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup red cabbage, finely chopped
• 4 scallions, finely sliced
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on the package.
• 2 meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the oils, honey, vinegar, soy sauce,ginger root and red pepper flakes; whisk together to blend well.
• 3 drain noodles; rinse noodles in cold water to cool.
• 4 in a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, chicken and vegetables.
• 5 pour dressing over salad, toss to mix well, garnish with peanuts if desired, and serve.