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A fun, fresh, unique summer meal, perfect for the patio, deck or back porch ...................
................... delightfully different, vibrantly and versatile. Lovely to chill out with as the sun sinks and a touch of coolness arrives to greet the evening skies. Add some dear family or friends and really................ it just doesn't get much better!
This is a great dish to use up a summertime bounty of fresh produce. It's very adaptable to whatever you find at your market or in your fridge. I used carrots, scallions, avocado and red peppers but zucchini, snow peas, sweet corn, ......... even turnips would also be quite delightful! Diced or slivered mango add a wonderful sweet touch and nectarines would do the same. Just add lots of fresh herbs and you will be sure to have rave reviews!
Thai Pork and Noodle Salad
1 ¼ pork tenderloin, thinly sliced crosswise
Spicy Asian Dressing, see below
kosher salt
3 ½ ounces Chinese rice noodles, broken in half if long
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
3 carrots, sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler (I like to use one of these)
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
4 scallions, green part sliced on a long diagonal
Place pork and half of dressing in a resealable plastic bag (reserve remaining dressing). Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight). In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well then transfer to a platter. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Working in batches, cook pork (do not crowd skillet) until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to platter on top of noodles. Top with vegetables and herbs. Drizzle with reserved dressing, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.
Spicy Asian Dressing
Ingredients:
4 thinly sliced scallion whites
2 medium minced garlic cloves
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon anchovy paste (or 1 minced canned anchovy)
1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well.
Adapted from Martha Stewart Living
Gloria says
Love this salad look amazing!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
This looks so lovely and fresh Chris. It's quite the opposite of what I'm eating over here at the moment but perfect for the warmer weather. Maybe I could crank up the heat and pretend it's summer?!
Susan says
Beautiful, Chris! I love all the colors & sounds like a great flavor combination, too!
Sandra Lee says
You've just answered the "what's for dinner today" question. Thank you kindly ma'am.
Hotly Spiced says
What a wonderful looking dish. So fresh and colourful with great texture. Thai cuisine would have to be my favourite!
Marina@Picnic at Marina says
Chris, it is such a great and light salad. Thanks for the resipe of sauce, I always look for homemade Asian sauces. Will try this one soon. 🙂
Lizzy says
What an amazing, delicious hot weather meal. I think if I load up enough meat on my hubby's salad, he would be OK with this for dinner. I'm definitely trying this...I adore Asian noodle dishes 🙂
Mary says
What a lovely salad. You've captured some of my favorite Thai flavors in your bowl and I know I would love this. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary
Pacheco Patty says
Your lovely salad looks like a perfect light fresh summer meal to me;-) I love how you pack flavor into your recipes, in this case with all the veggies and a fabulous dressing;-)
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
another outstanding recipe - so delicious with a great dressing 🙂
Mary x
Dining Alone says
That dressing looks awesome. In the summer here in AZ we love salads because it is just too hot to eat anything else some days.
Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcake says
This looks like the perfect summer recipe to have at a party or on the back porch with a nice cold beer. 😀 Too bad it's freezing where I am, I might bookmark this and make it when it's a bit warmer. 🙂
Vagabonde says
This salad looks yummy and the dressing is something I have never made. I usually make the usual vinaigrette so it will be nice to try something new. I also liked your Greek burgers. I’ll try to make them with ground lamb – they really look delicious.
Kim says
This would have been perfect as a diner tonight as it was so hot and humid outside (and inside). I love this kind of meal, so fresh! I bookmark it right away!!!! Is there any recipe on your blog I haven't bookmarked????
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
You have captured many of my favorite summertime flavors in this dish, Chris. Almost any combination of market fresh veggies would be perfect...and that dressing drizzled over it all...heaven!
GLENDA CHILDERS says
This looks so delicious. Thai and noodles in the same recipe ...yum. And it is gluten free, too. YEAH.
Guru Uru says
This looks inspired my friend, I am happy to have visited your beautful blog 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
Looks delicious. I'm going to have to try this one, too!
Eri says
Lovely color! you're the master of my favorite dressings my dear Chris!
Have a wonderful weekend!
lena says
yum! the marinate sounds amazing and what a colourful and vibrant salad. Coincidentally, i made some thai fish cakes too just few days ago for a picnic game.
Ginny says
This would be so tender, flavorful, and wonderful on a hot day. Or on any day, for that matter. Now my mouth is watering, and I see that tantalizing glimpse of noodles underneath.
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
This sounds terrific! Love the dressing / marinade ingredients. Spicy speaks to me 🙂 Have a great weekend!