I am always on the hunt for new salad ideas. I know this sounds like it’s probably a lie, and I promise it’s not, there’s not much I love more than a good salad. But I won’t settle for a simple garden salad. That doesn’t excite me. It actually bores me. BUT fancy salads, they’re my jam.
To prove the truth of this, I will tell you this. There’s a local guy who makes salads and he does them so deliciously, and when I visit and see what he’s been cooking, it’s like I’m looking at brand new puppy dogs. My excitement is REAL. I love a good salad.
So this one has me giddy. It has vegetables in it, so I’m calling it a salad. Sue me. This recipe is delicious, and isn’t particularly light on calories {not that I’ve counted them, but I’m taking a guess here} but it’s heavy on deliciousness. That’s what matters. And this recipe makes a TRUCKLOAD, so you can pick at it all week. Make it on Sunday, and love yourself sick for the days ahead.
Oh, and it’s a Nigella Lawson recipe. Enough said, really! She knows flavour!
I hope you enjoy. And most of all, I hope every single person in the family loves it {because that’s the dream, isn’t it?}.
Nigella’s Sesame Peanut Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
FOR THE DRESSING
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
FOR THE SALAD
1½ cups snow peas, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts {rinsed}
1 red capsicum {deseeded and cut into small strips}
2 spring onions {finely sliced}
1 packet hokkien noodles
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped coriander
Instructions
1. Prepare the Hokkien Noodles as per the packet instructions {generally soak in boiled water for a few minutes until softened}.
2. Place all of the dressing ingredients into a jug and whisk together.
3. Put the snow peas, bean sprouts, capsicum, spring onions and the drained noodles into a bowl. Pour the dressing over them and mix to coat everything well.
4. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chopped coriander, and serve. Or pack up to eat for lunch and dinners during the week.
