BEAN-THREAD NOODLE AND VEGETABLE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Pasta     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 20

For dressing
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Sherry
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound bean-thread (cellophane) noodles
1 1/2 pounds Napa cabbage (about 1/2 medium head)
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed
1 large red bell pepper
2 cups finely shredded carrot (about 3)
4 scallions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted golden

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • In a small saucepan stir together all dressing ingredients except sesame oil until cornstarch is dissolved. Bring dressing to a boil, stirring, and simmer, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Cool dressing completely and stir in sesame oil. Dressing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Discard mushroom stems and cut caps into thin slices. In a large non-stick skillet heat vegetable oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté mushrooms, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 5 minutes. On a platter chill mushrooms in one layer 15 minutes, or until cool.
  • In a saucepan bring 6 cups water to a boil and remove pan from heat. Stir in noodles and soak 15 minutes. Drain noodles well in a colander and with scissors cut into 6-inch lengths.
  • While noodles are soaking, cut cabbage crosswise into fine shreds and snow peas diagonally into slivers. Cut bell pepper into julienne strips.
  • In a large bowl toss together noodles, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, scallions, and dressing. Serve salad sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Jahzeel Diaz
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I would definitely recommend it to others.


sohel islam
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some more vegetables and maybe a different dressing.


Oyiza Shaibu
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The bean thread noodles add a unique texture and flavor, and the dressing is very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


mohamed Abdi mohamed Egal
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


ghassan ghanem
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The bean thread noodles were a nice touch and added a fun element to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rana A R
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with a variety of colorful veggies, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I love that it's also very easy to make.


saleem Safi
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I'm not usually a fan of bean thread noodles, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They added a nice texture and flavor. The dressing was also very tasty. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Haseeb Sial5566
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables in my freezer, so this is a go-to recipe for me. It's quick and easy to make, and always turns out delicious.


Patrice Mazrreku
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light. I often make it for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The bean thread noodles add a nice chewiness and the vegetables provide a variety of flavors and textures. The dressing is also very tasty.


Salman Munawar
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great. The dressing was simple but flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sigh Out
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The bean thread noodles were a nice surprise and added a fun element to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Arjun Gurung
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This salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The bean thread noodles added a unique chewiness, while the vegetables provided a satisfying crunch. The dressing was light and tangy, perfectly complementing the other ingredients. I highly