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Noodle Salad with Mango and Gingered Cucumber

3.6

(35)

Bean thread noodles (also known as cellophane noodles) come in varying widths. For this recipe we like the wider (1/4-inch) noodles.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

For vinaigrette

6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño chile, including seeds, or to taste
1 garlic clove, chopped

For noodles

8 ounces bean thread (cellophane) noodles
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced diagonally
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
1 firm-ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
2 thin carrots, very thinly sliced diagonally
1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs

Preparation

  1. Make vinaigrette:

    Step 1

    Blend all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth.

  2. Make noodles:

    Step 2

    Soak noodles in cold water in a bowl until pliable, about 15 minutes, then drain in a colander. Cut noodles in half with scissors.

    Step 3

    Cook noodles in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain noodles in colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain noodles again well, then spread out on paper towels and blot excess liquid.

    Step 4

    Toss noodles with dressing in a bowl. Add cucumber, scallions, mango, and carrots and gently toss until just combined. Serve topped with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving contains about 240 calories and 4 grams fat.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
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