Yin Yang Chicken Noodle Salad

Sweet and spicy! What could be better?!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  rice wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon gingerroot, minced
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 1  lb  chinese noodles or 1  lb linguine
• 1  cup carrot, julienne
• 1  cup celery, julienne
• 1  cup English cucumber, julienne
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, thinly sliced on a diagonal
• 1 1⁄2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips and sauteed
• 1  tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons black sesame seeds
• 2  teaspoons sesame seeds
•  boston lettuce or  savoy cabbage, leaves

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
2. Set aside.
3. Cook the noodles/pasta in boiling salted water according to the instructions on the package.
4. Rinse in cold water and drain for cold salad or drain and place in a large bowl if serving immediately.
5. Add the vegetables and chicken to the pasta.
6. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
7. Sprinkle with the cilantro and sesame seeds.
8. Toss to coat.
9. To serve, line a plate or bowl with the lettuce/cabbage leaves.
10. Top with salad and enjoy!