Cooking with NMC Episode 21: Crispy Egg Noodle Salad

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more widely available.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free, while almonds are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

Combine all the ingredients for dressing in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close the jar with the lid. Shake vigorously to emulsify the oil with the peanut butter and lemon juice. Set aside.

Combine all the vegetables in a salad mixing bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad.

Add shredded chicken (optional) and crispy noodles, and mix nicely to coat the vegetables with the dressing.

Serve the crispy noodle salad immediately; otherwise, the fried noodles will turn soggy. You can also add crispy noodles just before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens