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Pad Thai Cafe

Delicious Pad Thai Cafe Salad to Impress Your Guests

This Pad Thai Cafe Salad combines fresh ingredients for a delightful meal that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 oz Rice Noodles ¼ inch wide dry noodles
  • 2 tbsp Oil sesame oil works well
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken or substitute with tofu or shrimp
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 cup Daikon Radish or cucumber as a swap
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or other root vegetables
  • 2 cups Napa Cabbage or regular cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Pad Thai Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts or cashews for variation
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce optional for heat
  • 2 pcs Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • non-stick pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak ¼ inch wide dry rice noodles in hot water for 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  2. In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped rotisserie chicken and stir for 2 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.
  4. Add soaked noodles, diced daikon radish, shredded carrots, and chopped Napa cabbage to the pan. Stir for 1 minute.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the homemade peanut dressing. Adjust to taste.
  6. Pour dressing over the noodle mixture, adding sriracha sauce if desired. Fold in peanuts and cilantro.
  7. Transfer the salad into a serving bowl and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Garnish with additional peanuts and cilantro, serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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