Japanese Noodle, Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes

262 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients


Dressing
2/3	cup	rice wine vinegar
1/4	cup	soy sauce
1/4	cup	vegetable oil
3	tablespoons	sugar
1	teaspoon	dry mustard
1	pinch	cayenne pepper

Salad
1	pound	bean sprouts
14	ounces	noodles	dried chuka soba
1/4	cup	sesame oil
2	pounds	shrimp, cooked
3	large	cucumbers	peeled, halved, thinly sliced
6	each	scallions, spring or green onions	sliced
1	x	red cabbage leaves

Directions

For DRESSING:

Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, sugar and mustard in small bowl.

Season with cayenne pepper.

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

Cover and leave at room temperature).

For SALAD:

Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water 30 seconds.

Drain and refresh in cold water.

Drain.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil.

Add noodles and boil until tender, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.

Drain noodles.

Refresh in cold water.

Drain and place in large bowl.

Add sesame oil and toss to coat.

(Can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead.

Cover and refrigerate bean sprouts and oriental noodles separately.)

Add bean sprouts, shrimp, cucumbers and onions to noodles.

Drizzle with dressing.

Toss gently to combine.

Line platter with cabbage leaves and mound salad in center.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 245g

Amount per Serving

Calories 262 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 154mg	51%
Sodium 479mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 23.0g	46%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	19%
Calcium	8%		Iron	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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