Thai Noodle Chicken Salad

Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 (6-ounce) package rice sticks (rice-flour noodles)

1 large cucumber

2 (6-ounce) packages oven-roasted chicken breast cuts (such as louis rich)

5 cups torn romaine lettuce

1 1/2 cups thin red bell pepper strips

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)

4 teaspoons chopped dry-roasted cashews or peanuts

Directions:

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
2. While noodles stand, peel cucumber, and quarter lengthwise; discard seeds. Thinly slice cucumber.
3. Drain noodles, and place in a large bowl. Add cucumber, chicken, lettuce, bell pepper, and green onions; toss gently.
4. Combine basil and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour dressing over salad; toss well. Sprinkle each serving with nuts. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com