Chopstix Glass Noodle Salad

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

165 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Salad
8	ounces	bean threads
1	cup	red cabbage	shredded
1/2	pound	snow pea pods
1	each	sweet red bell pepper
3	ounces	mushrooms, enoki
3	ounces	daikon (chinese white radish)

Dressing
2	tablespoons	ginger	minced
2	each	garlic cloves
1	tablespoon	orange zest	minced
1/4	cup	cilantro	minced
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	minced
9	tablespoons	red wine vinegar
1/4	cup	sesame oil
2	tablespoons	safflower oil
1	tablespoon	sugar
1	teaspoon	chili sauce
1	teaspoon	salt

Soak bean threads or rice sticks in hot water until soft, about 30 minutes.

Drain thoroughly and cut into 4-inch lengths.

Snap off stems of snowpeas and discard.

Blanch snowpeas for 5 seconds in in 2 quarts boiling water.

Immediately transfer snowpeas to a bowl of ice water.

When cold, drain and pat dry, then cut into fine slivers.

Stem and seed pepper, then slice into 2-inch slivers.

Remove and discard dirty ends of mushrooms and separate strands.

In a food processor or blender, mince the garlic and ginger.

Add orange peel, cilantro and green onions.

Process until finely minced, then add remaining dressing ingredients and blend to combine.

To assemble, combine the bean threads (or rice sticks) with the other salad ingredients.

Pour the dressing over and toss to combine thoroughly.

May be prepared up to 2 hours in advance.

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Serving Size 134g

Amount per Serving

Calories 165 74% of calories from fat