Asian Chicken, Tomato, and Noodle Salad
- 1 pound chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- About 8 ounces of homemade vermicelli pasta or 1 (8-ounce) package of whole grain vermicelli
- 4 ounces snow peas (about 1 cup)
- 6 large Boston lettuce leaves
- 2 large fully ripened, fresh tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut in thin wedges
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- Sesame-Ginger Dressing to taste
- toasted sesame seeds, if desired
Make the Sesame-Ginger Dressing if needed.
Slice the tomatoes into thin wedges.
If desired, cube the chicken meat, which will shorten cooking times.
Cook the vermicelli and drain. Transfer the noodles to a bowl; toss with half of the Sesame-Ginger Dressing.
In a skillet, over medium high heat, heat the peanut oil until hot. Add the chicken. Cook, turning often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the snow peas. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. If not cubed, tear the chicken into bite-sized pieces (using knife and fork is fine), then return to the skillet.
Stir the remaining dressing into the mixture.
Arrange the lettuce on a large platter. Top with the noodles, fresh tomato wedges, and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot.
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1087IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
If you have a peanut allergy, try a different very light oil and add a teaspoon of sesame oil for flavor.
Hallee Bridgeman
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