Cucumber and Noodle Salad Recipe

10 ounce dried Chinese-style noodles (lo mein or chow mein)* or spaghetti

3 or 4 Persian cucumbers (about 5 in. long) or 10 oz. English or Armenian cucumbers

6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

4 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons old-fashioned peanut butter

1 tablespoon dark molasses

1 1/2 cups (7 oz.) thinly sliced lop chong* (Chinese sausage) or 3/4 cup chopped bacon

1 cup roughly chopped cilantro

1/2 cup sliced fresh basil leaves

3 cups loosely packed salad greens

1/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package instructions until just tender (or longer, if you prefer a softer texture that absorbs sauce more easily). Drain, rinse well with cool water, and set aside. Cut cucumbers into 1/2- by 1 1/2-in. pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, oil, peanut butter, and molasses in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Lightly brown sausage in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Add drained noodles to peanut butter sauce, tossing to coat, then add sausages, cilantro, basil, and about two-thirds of cucumbers. Line 4 wide, shallow bowls with salad greens and add pasta. Top with remaining cucumbers and sprinkle with peanuts.

Step 5

*Find at well-stocked grocery stores, Asian markets, and amazon.com.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories726

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g57%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 9.1mg4%
Sodium 1950mg85%
Total Carbohydrate 62g23%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g17%
Protein 25g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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