Spicy Asian Noodle Salad with Grilled Chicken
We tend to focus on the main event (the BBQ dish) when we think of summer entertaining. I don’t know about you, but I often struggle when thinking of a side dish. This Spicy Asian Noodle Salad aims to please.
Spicy Asian Noodle Salad
My family and I dine outside often during the summer months. We finally got a new outdoor table and we have been making the most out of it. This recipe for Spicy Noodle Salad is slightly adapted from Chicken Farmers of Canada and I choose it because although in the summer months I like to cool off, I also like to enjoy a little spice with my meals.
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Spicy Asian Pasta Salad
This spicy noodle salad is perfect for summer BBQs or potlucks. I added cashews for a sweet crunch and I think fresh broccoli would be another winning vegetable to add. I love raw broccoli in summer salads.
If you don’t want a ton of spice, take out the red chili flakes. I personally don’t find the chili paste that hot, but add a tsp at a time and taste test in between.
Spicy Noodle Salad
Ingredients
Spicy Noodle Salad Dressing
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsps toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsps rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps honey
- 4 tbsps soy sauce I use liquid aminos
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsps grated ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsps hot garlic chili sauce sambal olek
- 1 lime
- Optional: sea salt and pepper
Spicy Noodle Salad
- 1 box fettuccine noodles 340g I used gluten free
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 yellow pepper diced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 3 cups cooked chicken cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti noodles according to package directions. In the last two minutes of cooking add the bell peppers and carrots. Drain and cool.
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together, taste and add sea salt and pepper if needed.
- Add the dressing to the noodles and vegetables, along with chicken and cashews.
- Refrigerate and stir every hour until cold.
- Top with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
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This looks awesome! I love Asian flavors and this is such an easy recipe to make. Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday this week!