Cellophane Noodle and Vegetable Salad

Name: Cellophane Noodle and Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 mediums carrots, julienned; 198 grams packages dried cellophane noodles; 1 medium cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/3-inch dice; 3 Tbsps honey; 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced; 170 grams jicama, peeled and julienned; 237 milliliters mung bean sprouts; 118 milliliters chopped roasted salted peanuts; 6 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 Tbsps Asian sesame oil; 2 Tbsps sesame seeds; 59 milliliters soy sauce

Cellophane Noodle and Vegetable Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 334 calories, 6g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up honey, sesame seeds, scallions, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, put the cellophane noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water.

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Let the noodles stand until pliable, about 20 minutes; drain. Using scissors, cut the noodles into 6-inch lengths.

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In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.

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Transfer to a plate. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the honey and sesame oil.

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Add the cellophane noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes; drain. Return the noodles to the pot, fill it with cold water, then drain again.

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Transfer the noodles to a large bowl.

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Add the jicama, carrots, scallions, cucumber, jalapeo and bean sprouts and toss again.