Japanese Noodle, Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 262 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

Dressing
2/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Salad
1 pound bean sprouts
14 ounces noodles dried chuka soba
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 pounds shrimp, cooked
3 large cucumbers peeled, halved, thinly sliced
6 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1 x red cabbage leaves

Directions

For DRESSING:

Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, sugar and mustard in small bowl.

Season with cayenne pepper.

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

Cover and leave at room temperature).

For SALAD:

Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water 30 seconds.

Drain and refresh in cold water.

Drain.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil.

Add noodles and boil until tender, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.

Drain noodles.

Refresh in cold water.

Drain and place in large bowl.

Add sesame oil and toss to coat.

(Can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead.

Cover and refrigerate bean sprouts and oriental noodles separately.)

Add bean sprouts, shrimp, cucumbers and onions to noodles.

Drizzle with dressing.

Toss gently to combine.

Line platter with cabbage leaves and mound salad in center.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 245g
Amount per Serving
Calories 262 45% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g20%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 154mg51%
Sodium 479mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g6%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 23.0g46%
Vitamin A 6%  Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 8%  Iron 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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