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| Savory Asian Noodle and Walnut Salad |
Diet Type: Dairy Free
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Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
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Ingredients:
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
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6 ounces vermicelli rice noodles |
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1/2 cup prepared fat free Asian style salad dressing, plus 3 tablespoons |
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salt and pepper to taste |
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1 red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips |
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3/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced |
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1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced |
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3/4 cups bean sprouts |
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1 carrot, peeled and julienned or grated |
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1/3 cup chopped cilantro |
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger |
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1 head butter lettuce |
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4 cups mixed Asian greens, i.e.: mizuna, tat soi, red mustard, napa cabbage and cilantro for garnish |
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a sheet pan and toast until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. cool. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add vermicelli rice noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain well, cool slightly, and toss with 1/2 cup dressing. Chill noodles. Toss chilled rice noodles with 1/2 of the walnuts, bell pepper, green onions, cucumber, bean sprouts, carrot, cilantro, and ginger. Wash butter lettuce and divide between 4 plates. Toss Asian greens with remaining tablespoon of dressing and arrange in butter lettuce cups. Place rice noodles next to greens. Sprinkle remaining walnuts over all. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
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Servings: 4
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Author: Walnut Marketing Board
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 293
Calories from Fat 98
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% Daily Value*
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| | Total Fat 11g | 17% | | | Saturated Fat 1g | 6% | | | Mono Fat 1g | | | | Cholesterol 1mg | 0% | | | Sodium 632mg | 26% | | | Total Carbs 44g | 15% | | | Dietary Fiber 7g | 28% | | | Sugars 3g | | | | Protein 7g | | | | Iron | 13% | | | Calcium | 14% | | | Vitamin B-6 | 30% | | | Vitamin C | 101% | | | Vitamin E | 6% | | | Vitamin A | 88% | | | Selenium | 11% | | | Manganese | 55% | | | Copper | 20% | | | Zinc | 9% | | | Potassium | 22% | | | Phosphorus | 25% | | | Magnesium | 17% | | | Pantothenic acid | 7% | | | Niacin | 7% | | | Riboflavin | 12% | | | Thiamin | 13% | | | Folate | 38% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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