Dinner for 6
Peanut Noodle Salad
Rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, and herbs are tossed with a creamy peanut dressing for a fresh, filling meal.
Typical price
$9.91for 4 servings
$2.48 per serving$9.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ThaiDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $1.92Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.64Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceVinegarHoney or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lemongrass or ginger paste
- 1 couple big squeezes of lime juice (optional)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 5 1/2 cups baby kale or spinach
- 3 large carrots
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
- 4 green onions
- 1/2 cup cashews or peanuts
Steps
- Whisk the canola oil, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water, honey, sesame oil, lemongrass paste, lime juice, and peanut butter in a bowl.
- Soak or cook the rice noodles according to their package directions, then rinse with cold water and drain well.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, then cook them in a large oiled skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until they reach 165 F.
- Shred the carrots, slice the bell peppers and green onions, and chop the cilantro while the chicken cooks.
- Toss the noodles, chicken, kale, carrots, bell peppers, cilantro, green onions, and dressing in a large bowl, then top with cashews or peanuts and chill for 30 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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