Thai Beef Salad

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without peanuts) equals 365 calories, 16 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 909 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Ingredients

• THAI SALAD DRESSING:
• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup peanut oil or canola oil
• 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• SALAD:
• 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
• 1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 pound deli roast beef, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts, optional

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.

2. Drain spaghetti and rinse in cold water; toss with 1/2 cup dressing. Place in a large serving dish.

3. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, red pepper and onions. Drizzle with remaining dressing; toss to coat. Arrange lettuce mixture over spaghetti. Top with roast beef; sprinkle with peanuts if desired. Yield: 6 servings.