Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 Serrano chile, seeded
• 1/3 cup peanuts

For the salad

• 1/2 red bell pepper, julienne
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, julienne
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced into ribbons
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 4 oz rice stick noodles, cooked and cooled
• 1 1/2 cup bean sprouts, thoroughly rinsed (& quickly saut�ed)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a food process, except for the peanuts. Puree until smooth. Add peanuts and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine. Garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes before serving.