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Asian Chicken, Tomato, and Noodle Salad

Asian Chicken, Tomato, and Noodle Salad

A nice break from the norm. This recipe can easily be made from the items you already have in your pantry!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Make the Sesame-Ginger Dressing if needed.
  2. Slice the tomatoes into thin wedges.
  3. If desired, cube the chicken meat, which will shorten cooking times.
  4. Cook the vermicelli and drain. Transfer the noodles to a bowl; toss with half of the Sesame-Ginger Dressing.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the snow peas. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Stir the remaining dressing into the mixture.
  9. Arrange the lettuce on a large platter. Top with the noodles, fresh tomato wedges, and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
  10. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1087IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

Notes

If you have a peanut allergy, try a different very light oil and add a teaspoon of sesame oil for flavor.

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