Whole Wheat Noodle Vegetable Salad
Barbie Miller
A combination of whole wheat noodles, shredded carrots, red peppers, mint, cilantro... a bunch of awesome flavors going on!
ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 4 ounces of whole wheat spaghetti noodles
- 1 large shallot, very thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
- 1 red pepper, julienne
- 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup shredded fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil or cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce or low sodium soy sauce
- Salt
- 6 large Bibb lettuce leaves
directions
- 1
Boil noodles, according to the package directions. Drain and cool.
- 2
In a medium to large bowl, combine noodles, shallots, carrot, pepper, basil, mint and cilantro.
- 3
Combine all dressing ingredients.
- 4
Season with salt to taste.
- 5
Add to noodle mixture and toss lightly.
- 6
Snap off Bibb lettuce leaves and wash and dry.
- 7
To serve: scoop spoonfuls of noodle salad into the lettuce leaves.
notes
This is an awesome tasting salad. You can always add a little peanut sauce and add yet another element of flavor! Excellent!
Source: Barbie Miller
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