Thai turkey, noodle & asparagus salad
4
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Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Proof that speedy recipes can also have loads of visual interest? Look no further than this spicy, filling salad. Using a mix of thick and slender asparagus spears (both are tender and flavorful) makes this meal as pretty as it is filling. Combine everything just before eating.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Packaged rice noodles
4 oz, broken into 3-inch pieces
Unseasoned rice vinegar
3 Tbsp
Lime zest
1 tsp, finely grated
Fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp
Dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp
Dark sesame oil
1 Tbsp
Asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp
Garlic chili paste
2 tsp
Uncooked 93% lean ground turkey
1 pound(s)
Five-spice powder
½ tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp
Asparagus
½ pound(s), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Garlic
3 clove(s), finely chopped
Minced ginger
1 Tbsp, peeled
Cilantro
¼ cup(s), plus whole leaves for garnish
Unsalted dry roasted peanuts
3 Tbsp, coarsely chopped
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch(es), (optional)
Instructions
1
Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
2
Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, oil, fish sauce, and chili-garlic sauce until the sugar dissolves.
3
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium- high. Cook the turkey, five-spice powder, and salt, breaking apart the meat with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is no longer pink and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey to the noodles.
4
Wipe out the skillet with paper towels. Spray the skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Cook the asparagus, garlic, and ginger, stirring constantly, just until the asparagus turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vegetables to the noodles. Add the dressing and chopped cilantro and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the cilantro leaves, peanuts, and red pepper (if using).
5
Serving size: 1 cup
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