Bow Thai Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey and oil., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to cabbage mixture. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli mixture, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, sunflower kernels, basil and sun-dried tomatoes if desired. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• For the Thai salad: In a large serving bowl, toss the cabbages, cucumber, edamame, carrots and green onions.
• For the sweet lime-cilantro dressing: Put the oil, cilantro, sugar, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper in a large blender and blend until smooth.
• Top each serving of salad with 2 tablespoons of the sweet lime-cilantro dressing and 2 slices of avocado for garnish.

Steps:

• Whisk sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sugar for dressing together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and return to the pot. Drizzle dressing over the pasta, stir gently to combine. Add peas, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
• Serve at room temperature with lime wedges, or chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or longer.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Cool completely. For dressing, combine the chilies, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, sugar and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; stir well. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Steps:

• With processor or blender running, drop garlic and ginger through feed tube. Add cilantro, peanuts and red pepper. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 6 hours and up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender. Place shrimp in colander. Pour pasta into colander. Drain. Return shrimp and pasta to pot. Add pesto sauce, onions and lime juice. Toss to coat. Divide between plates and serve.

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Preheat broiler.
• Place tofu slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. Season tops with salt. Transfer to broiler and cook until sesame seeds are toasted and tofu pieces are golden on the edges, about 8 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, celery and corn. Toss with enough Spicy Cashew Dressing to coat and divide among 4 serving plates. Top with coconut, basil, cilantro and one piece of tofu. Serve with lime wedges and additional dressing.
• For the Spicy Cashew Dressing:.
• Combine cashews, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, cilantro leaves, sambal, honey and 3 tablespoons water in the bowl of a blender. Alternatively, you can use a stick blender and put all ingredients in a glass measuring cup. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Dressing can be kept up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.