spicy peanut chicken salad

spicy peanut chicken salad

DESCRIPTION

This spicy peanut chicken salad is made with noodles, lots of fresh veggies and a spicy homemade Thai-style peanut sauce.

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INGREDIENTS

for the salad

• 1 cup julienne red and yellow pepper
• 1 cup shredded or julienne carrots
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast
• 8 oz. cooked soba noodles or whole grain linguine

for the dressing:

• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons sesame or canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 minced small red Thai chili pepper, seeds and ribs removed (another hot chili pepper, such as jalapeno or serrano, could be substituted)
• 1/3 cup peanuts

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Puree all remaining ingredients (except peanuts) in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add peanuts last and process until just finely chopped. Pour over salad and toss well.
3. Top individual servings with fresh basil and cilantro!