🟦Doing Something New: Making Vegetarian Thai-Inspired Salad with Crispy Noodles

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large carrot, julienned or grated
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cups field greens (e.g., mesclun mix, cos, or baby spinach)
• 1 cup crispy noodles (contains gluten)
• Thai-style dressing (gluten-containing — or see homemade option below)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: Homemade Thai Dressing (vegetarian and gluten-free if tamari is used)

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar or maple syrup
• ½ garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 small red chilli, finely chopped (optional)

Mix all dressing ingredients well in a jar or small bowl.

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Peel and julienne or grate the carrot.
   • Thinly slice the red onion.
   • Wash and dry the field greens.

2. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large bowl or on a platter, place the field greens.
   • Add the carrot and red onion evenly across the greens.
   • Top with a generous handful of crispy noodles.

3. Dress and Serve:

   • Drizzle the Thai dressing over the salad just before serving.
   • Toss gently if desired, or leave layered for presentation.