CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME DRESSING

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Chicken Noodle Salad With Creamy Sesame Dressing image

This substantial salad makes use of the same dressing, with more rice vinegar, that I used for my sesame noodle salad earlier this week.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups shredded poached chicken breast (1 whole breast on the bone; see below)
9 ounces udon or soba
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/2 pound baby bok choy ---blanch until water comes back to boil then slice
1 Persian cucumber or 1/3 European cucumber, cut in 2-inch julienne
1 stalk celery, cut in 2-inch julienne
1/2 to 1 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1-2 serrano peppers, minced (optional)
3 tablespoons tahini (a runny variety if possible, available in Middle Eastern markets)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot red pepper oil (to taste)
Pinch of cayenne
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth or water (more to taste)

Steps:

  • To poach the chicken breast, combine 1 quart water with 1 quartered onion, 4 thick slices of ginger, 2 crushed whole garlic cloves and salt to taste in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, and bring back to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (it should register 160 on a meat thermometer at the thickest section). Allow the chicken to cool in the broth if there is time. Remove the chicken from the broth when cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin. Remove from the bone and shred, pulling strips of chicken off the top of the breast. Pull with the grain and the meat will come apart naturally. Strain the chicken broth, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, skim off and discard the fat, and freeze the broth in smaller containers or freezer bags.
  • Cook the noodles. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss in a bowl with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add salt if desired and add the bok choy. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Slice crosswise and add to the noodles. Add the remaining ingredients. Season if desired with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Toss with the salad and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Muhammad Ayaz
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Anastasia Drachler
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so fresh and crunchy. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


ecaterina cirlig
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables.


Julie Tonko
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This is the best chicken noodle salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the salad is so fresh and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Welah Munda
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables.


Zeal atuanya
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's a healthy and delicious option for a quick lunch or dinner.


Vinny da beast
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken noodle salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so fresh and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Felecia Johnson
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! The creamy sesame dressing is to die for. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Bernike Gomani
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarwani Luitel
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so fresh and crunchy. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Mahbub Alam Sumon
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables.


Kholilur Rahman
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This is the best chicken noodle salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the salad is so fresh and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Qa'id Harris
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables.


Samantha wilson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's a healthy and delicious option for a quick lunch or dinner.


Leon Weekes
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken noodle salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so fresh and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mani Khan009
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! The creamy sesame dressing is to die for. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Muhammad Naseem
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Alishba Lishi
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This chicken noodle salad with creamy sesame dressing is a total winner! The dressing is so flavorful and creamy, and the salad is packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables. I love that it's a light and refreshing salad that's perfect for a summer lunch