Szechuan noodle salad

 
                           Szechuan Noodle Salad
 
 Recipe By     : Pillsbury, October 1996 
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:30
 Categories    : Chinese/Japanese                 One-Dish Meals
                 Pasta                            Pillsbury
                 Poultry                          Salads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4      ounces        oriental noodles or spaghetti -- broken up
    3      tablespoons   oil
    3      tablespoons   honey
    1      tablespoon    oriental sesame oil
    1      tablespoon    rice vinegar
    1      tablespoon    soy sauce
    1 1/2  teaspoons     ginger root -- grated
    1      teaspoon      crushed red pepper flakes
    3      cups          chicken -- cooked and shredded
    1      cup           red cabbage -- finely chopped
    4                    green onions -- thinly sliced
    2                    carrots -- shredded
    1                    red bell pepper, chopped
      1/2  cup           dry-roasted peanuts
 
 1.  Cook  noodles to desired doneness as directed on package.
 2.  Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine oil, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, soy
sauce,	      gingerroot and red pepper flakes; blend well.
 3.  Drain noodles; rinse in cold water to cool.  In large bowl combine cooked
noodles,	chicken, cabbage, onions, carrots and bell pepper.  Pour
dressing over salad; toss to 
        mix.  Sprinkle with peanuts.
 
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 NOTES : Substitute 1 cup of coleslaw mix for the shredded red cabbage.