General Tso's Noodle Salad

By davidv

Ramen noodles are cheap and versatile. With some chopped veggies and a tangy sauce, we made a light, bright, refreshing salad.

Tip: Leftover chicken turns this side into a dinner salad. To keep this dish vegetarian, add tofu.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup General Tso’s sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 (3-oz) packs oriental-flavor ramen noodles
• 1 (12-oz) bag Asian-blend chopped salad
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together the sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dressing until needed.

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a 3-quart sauce pot. Add both seasoning packs and the ramen noodles and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the noodles in a colander and place them in a large bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss until all the noodles are completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

When the noodles are completely cool, add the chopped salad, scallions, red pepper, cilantro, and the remainder of the dressing. Toss until evenly combined.