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Udon Noodle Salad w/Light Peanut Sauce
Try this healthy and affordable recipe by Alyssa Moreau - provided to you by AlohaCare - A delicious udon noodle salad with a light peanut sauce! Visit AlohaCare's website http://alohacare.org to see how AlohaCare is getting involved in the community!
Ingredients
Noodle Salad
- 12 oz. Udon noodles, cooked (preferably dry-style Hula brand)
- 2 tsp. Sesame oil
- 4 cups Won bok cabbage, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup Carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 cup Japanese cucumber, seeded, sliced in 1/2 - moon pieces
- 1/2 cup Mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Green onion, chopped
- 1 cup Tofu, marinated, baked (Oriental style, White Wave brand), optional
Light Peanut Dressing
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. Ginger, fresh, minced
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter, smooth, non-hydrogenated
- 1/2 cup Silken tofu, firm (Mori-Nu brand)
- 2 tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 tsp. Sambal chile paste
- 1 tbsp. Aloha shoyu, low-sodium
- 1 tbsp. Rice vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 cup Water (as needed)
Instructions
Noodle Salad
- Cook udon noodles about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cool water until at room temperature.
- Toss with a bit of sesame oil to prevent sticking
- Combine the rest of the salad ingredients in a large bowl and add in the noodles. Toss well.
Light Peanut Dressing
- Place all ingredients (except water) in blender.
- Add 1/2 cup water then blend, adding more as necessary to get a preferred consistency.
- To serve, place salad on plates and serve dressing on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 2205kcalCarbohydrates: 318gProtein: 104gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gSodium: 5016mgPotassium: 2090mgFiber: 40gSugar: 82gVitamin A: 15392IUVitamin B1: 1mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin C: 227mgCalcium: 650mgIron: 10mg
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