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Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing

Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing pairs tender linguine and juicy chicken with crisp peppers, carrots, and scallions, all tossed in a nutty peanut–ginger sauce with tangy rice vinegar and a gentle chili heat. It’s bright, savory, and lightly spicy, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a refreshing warm-weather dinner, finished with crunchy roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.

  • Prep45 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing
  1. 1

    For the dressing, put the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth in a blender or the bowl of a food processor.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Thin the dressing to your liking by adding more chicken broth or water.

  5. 5

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

  6. 6

    Add the linguine and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drain and transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.

  8. 8

    Add the chicken, carrots, green onions, red pepper, celery, and cilantro to the bowl with the linguine.

  9. 9

    Pour the dressing over the noodle-chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.

  10. 10

    Divide the salad among eight plates and sprinkle peanuts over each serving.

About This Recipe

Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut Ginger Dressing is a Thai dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Celery, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 498.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing?
It is a Thai salad recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing made of?
The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Celery, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Fully Cooked Chicken Strips. The full list of 17 is above.
What goes well with Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing?
Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing?
About 55 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 498.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Chicken Noodle Salad with Peanut-Ginger Dressing easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 10 steps.

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