Salad, Asian Beef Noodle

By fireandfrost

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1.4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salad:
• 8 oz uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 lb sirloin steak, grilled, cut into strips
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup peeled, seeded, diced cucumber
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cook spaghetti, drain, rinse well with cold water and drain again. Transfer spaghetti to a large salad bowl and toss with remaining ingredients. Add dressing just before serving and toss again.