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Paula's Potluck by Paula Ackerman, RD, CDE

 
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Cool Oriental Salad
 
  Ingredients
1/3 cup
thinly sliced green onions
3 Tbsp
soy sauce
3 Tbsp
water
1 ½ tsp
sesame oil
1 tsp
sugar
1 clove
garlic, crushed
1/8 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1 3-ounce package
low-fat ramen noodle soup
2 cups
fresh pea pods, halved crosswise
1 cup
fresh bean sprouts
1 cup
sliced fresh mushrooms
1, 8 3/4-ounce can
baby corn, drained and halved crosswise
1
red sweet pepper cut into bite-size strips
3 cups
shredded Chinese cabbage
1/3 cup
chopped cashews
 
     
  Method  
In a screw-top jar, combine green onions, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; set aside. Break up ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet); combine with pea pods in a large mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over to cover. Let stand for 1 minute; drain. In a large bowl combine noodles, pea pods, bean sprouts, mushrooms, baby corn and sweet pepper. Shake dressing and add to noodle mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Just before serving, add shredded cabbage; toss. If desired, sprinkle with cashews. 
 
Nutritional Information -
 

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Exchange: 1 carbohydrate, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Calories: 127 Fat: 2 g
Protein: 6 g Carbohydrate: 21 g

 

 
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