Chinese noodle salad

1 batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupCooked thin spaghetti
3ouncesDiced cooked chicken
½cupBean sprouts
2tablespoonsReduced-sodium soy sauce
1tablespoon;water
1tablespoonCreamy peanut butter
¾teaspoonPeanut oil
½Garlic clove; minced
¼cupSliced green onions
¼cupDiced red pepper
½ounceDry roasted peanuts; chopped
¼teaspoonMinced pared ginger root
¼teaspoonChinese sesame oil
1dashGround red pepper
1cupShredded lettuce

Directions

DRESSING

In medium mixing bowl, combine spaghetti, chicken, bean sprouts, scallions, bell pepper and peanuts; set aside.

In blender, combine remaining ingredients except lettuce and process on high speed until thoroughly combined. Add to spaghetti mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

To serve, on serving platter arrange lettuce around edge of platter; fill center of platter with spaghetti mixture.

Per serving: 2½ Protein Exchanges, 1 Bread exchange, 2 vegetable exchanges, 1 ½ fat exchange, 680 mg sodium, 38 mg cholesterol.

Smith's note: Sometimes I use different veggies, the dressing is the best part.

From: Kathy Smith <kathy@...> in rec.food.recipes. She wrote: "Nobody will believe this is from Weight Watchers." Formatted by Cathy Harned.

Submitted By CATHY HARNED On 10-17-94