Best 5 Barefoot Contessas Crunchy Noodle Salad Recipes
Craving a light, refreshing, yet satisfying salad? Look no further than Ina Garten's Crunchy Noodle Salad. This Barefoot Contessa classic combines crispy chow mein noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing for a flavor and texture explosion. With its vibrant colors and delightful crunch, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
The recipe features a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, including red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and scallions, providing a symphony of colors and textures. The chow mein noodles add a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor, while the dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, brings a perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness.
This versatile salad offers endless possibilities for customization. Feel free to add your favorite protein, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu, for a more substantial meal. Experiment with different vegetables, such as broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas, to create a unique and personalized salad. The Crunchy Noodle Salad is not just a salad; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD
Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Crunchy Noodle Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CarolineUMD
Categories Spaghetti
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
- For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, peanut butter, salt and the pepper, in a medium bowl.
- Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the scallions and the parsley and mix again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.3, Fat 57.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Sodium 2550.2, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 17.6
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.
SCZECHUAN NOODLES
Steps:
- Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
- Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.
SZECHUAN NOODLES
Steps:
- Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
- Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.
CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD *AWARD WINNING*
Asian inspired salad that EVERYONE asks me to bring, make or share. I actually had my voice on TV and won a $320 wok for this recipe! I have updated and modified it to be healthier and easier! Hope you like it! Submitted for World Tour Asian and SW catagories as it is very popular here in TX. NOTE: We never liked the 'leftover' salad as the crunchy parts got soggy except for the almonds until I got the bright idea to add the leftover salad to a tortilla and make it into a wrap. (I amaze myself sometimes! lol) I placed the tortilla/wrapper in a skillet and flipped after the first side was warmed. Laid some sliced sandwich meat -whatever you like- on the warmed side and let the new side warm. Remove from pan and add leftover salad- drain any dressing from it to get it a little drier. Roll up and serve- WOW! Try adding other stuff to it as well. We liked raisins, dried cranberries, shredded carrots, chopped celery etc... Salad recipe can also be found on: greatdayamerica.com
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Asian
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place sesame and almonds on a microwave safe plate and cook until browned. About 1 minute-Watch carefully! Allow to cool.
- Mix cabbage, sesame and almonds together in a large bowl.
- Dressing: Mix the spice packets from the noodles with the green onions, oil, vinegar and sugar. Shake or stir until well blended.
- Refrigerate separately until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve:.
- Break RAW ramen noodles into small pieces and mix into cabbage mixture. DO NOT COOK NOODLES!
- Pour dressing over cabbage and noodles and mix well.
- NOTE: Can be made a meal by adding some cooked shredded chicken or thawed frozen salad shrimp. Experiment!
- Toasting the seeds and nuts brings out the flavor- You can also add the RAW noodles to the toasting step for more added flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 604.7, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 8.1
Tips:
- Prep ahead: To save time, cook the noodles and make the dressing a day ahead. Just be sure to store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Try adding shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas.
- Make it a meal: Add some grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make this salad a complete meal.
- Adjust the spiciness: The amount of red pepper flakes you add to the dressing is up to you. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with chopped cilantro, basil, or mint.
Conclusion:
This Barefoot Contessa's crunchy noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or light meal. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its crunchy noodles, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.
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