If you enjoy the flavor of sesame oil, substitute 1 tablespoon each Asian sesame and canola oil for the olive oil.
8 servings
2 packages (4 ounces each) rice noodles
2 cups each: halved snow peas, cooked crisp-tender, sliced red bell pepper
1 cup each: bean sprouts, sliced mushrooms, orange segments
5-Spice Salad Dressing (recipe follows)
1. Pour boiling water over noodles to cover in large bowl; let stand until noodles separate and are tender, about 10 minutes; drain. Cool. Combine noodles and remaining ingredients in salad bowl and toss.
5-Spice Salad Dressing
Makes about ½ cup
⅓ cup orange juice
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon five-spice powder
¼ teaspoon each: salt, pepper
1. Mix all ingredients.
Per Serving:
Calories: 198
% of calories from fat: 16
Fat (gm): 3.7
Saturated fat (gm): 0.5
Cholesterol (mg): 0
Sodium (mg): 72
Protein (gm): 5.9
Carbohydrate (gm): 36.9
Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0
Vegetable: 0.5
Fruit: 0.5
Bread: 2.0
Meat: 0.0
Fat: 0.5