Peanut-Powered Pacific Rim Salad

Ramen noodles are cooked and combined with celery, onion, water chestnuts, radishes and peanuts. A flavorful dressing of vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, chili powder, ginger, garlic, and peanut butter is poured over and tossed.

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Ingredients:

• 4-3 ounce packages Ramen noodles, any flavor
• 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup drained sliced canned water chestnuts
• 1/3 cup chopped radishes
• 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts

Method

To a large pot of boiling water add only 2 of the seasoning packages included in the noodles, then add and cook all noodles for 2 minutes. Drain and cool. Meanwhile in a food processor or blender puree the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, peanut butter, chili powder, ginger and garlic. In a large serving bowl toss together the celery, onion, water chestnuts, radishes and cooled noodles. Drizzle dressing over and toss just until coated. Lastly, mix in the peanuts.

Notes: This salad can be served right away but tastes better if it sits for a half hour so flavors can develop.

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: Margee B.
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