CALIFORNIA AVOCADO AND THAI NOODLE SALAD
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. romaine, shredded
- California Thai Noodle Salad (recipe follows)
- 1 lb. 8 oz. Fresh California Avocado*, diced
- 8 Tbsp. peanuts, chopped
- 6 Tbsp. cilantro, fresh sprigs
- 3 limes, cut into 8 wedges each
- Thai Dressing (recipe follows) (or bottled)
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California Thai Noodle Salad (Yield: 24 - 8 oz. portions)
- 2 lbs. 4 oz. vermicelli pasta
- 1 lb. 2 oz. green cabbage, shredded
- 1 lb. 2 oz. carrots, matchstick cut
- 1 lb. 2 oz. red peppers, julienned
- 1 lb. 8 oz. cucumber, peeled, seeded, sliced into half-moon shapes
- 4 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. mint, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 48 oz. Asian-style peanut sauce/dressing
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Thai Dressing (Yield: 24 - 2 oz. portions)
- 8 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 ½ cups rice wine vinegar
- 8 Tbsp. sugar
- 8 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 Tbsp. mint, chopped
- 8 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Instructions
(approx. 12-ounce) portions
California Thai Noodle Salad:
- Cook noodles according to manufacturer’s directions. Cool quickly to 40°F for use within 48 hours.
- In a bowl, combine cooked noodles, cabbage, carrot, pepper, cucumber, Asian peanut dressing, cilantro, mint and lime juice. Toss well to coat.
Thai Dressing:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well to emulsify.
To Assemble:
- Top 2 oz. shredded romaine with 8 oz. noodle salad and 1 oz. Fresh California Avocado. Garnish with 1 tsp. chopped peanuts, a cilantro spring and a lime wedge.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition Information per Serving
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