{"product_id":"2940016507118","title":"The Ultimate Salad Recipe Collection","description":"More than any other dish, the unique flavors of a salad is the perfect accompaniment to an elaborate dinner. The simple combination of fresh ingredients in a salad can be more impressive than even the most elegant dish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ultimate Salad Recipe Collection gives you more than 350 easy-to-follow recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. Inside you'll find salads designed to suit any occasion throughout the year -- from a summer barbecue to an elegant dinner with family or friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn The Ultimate Salad Recipe Collection you will find a salad for every occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese Noodle Salad w\/ Roasted Eggplant\u003cbr\u003eThe Noodles \u0026amp; The Marinade\u003cbr\u003e7 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce\u003cbr\u003e3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar\u003cbr\u003e3 tablespoons sugar -- or more to taste\u003cbr\u003e2 1\/2 teaspoons red pepper oil\u003cbr\u003e8 each scallions -- mostly white part,\u003cbr\u003e-- thinly sliced\u003cbr\u003e3 tablespoons cilantro -- chopped\u003cbr\u003e14 ounces Chinese noodles\u003cbr\u003e=20\u003cbr\u003eThe Eggplant \u0026amp; The Vegetable Garnish\u003cbr\u003e1 pound Japanese eggplant\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon ginger root -- 1 1\/2 oz. peeled \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e-- minced\u003cbr\u003e1 clove garlic -- finely chopped\u003cbr\u003eReserved Marinade, from above\u003cbr\u003e4 ounces snow peas -- strings removed, cut\u003cbr\u003e-- in narrow strips\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 pound mung bean sprouts\u003cbr\u003e3 tablespoons sesame seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 each carrot -- medium size, cut in\u003cbr\u003e-- jullienne\u003cbr\u003eCilantro leaves -- for garnish\u003cbr\u003eBegin by making the marinade. Combine all the ingredients (except the\u003cbr\u003enoodles) in a bowl, stir them together until the sugar is dissolved.\u003cbr\u003eNext, bring a large pot of water to a boil for the noodles. While it is\u003cbr\u003eheating, gently pull apart the strands of noodles with your fingers,\u003cbr\u003eloosening and fluffing them as you do so. Add the noodles to the\u003cbr\u003eboiling water without any salt, and give them a quick stir with a fork\u003cbr\u003eor a pair of chopsticks. Cook briefly until they are done but not\u003cbr\u003eoverly soft, a few minutes at most. Immediately pour them into a\u003cbr\u003ecolander and rinse them in cold water to stop the cooking. Shake the\u003cbr\u003ecolander vigorously to get rid of as much water as possible, and put\u003cbr\u003ethe noodles into a bowl. Stir the marinade again; then pour half of it\u003cbr\u003eover the noodles and toss them with your hands to distribute the\u003cbr\u003emarinade. Set the remaining marinade aside. If the noodles aren't to be\u003cbr\u003eused for a while, cover them with plastic and refrigerate them. The\u003cbr\u003eflavors, as well as the heat in the red pepper oil, will develop as the\u003cbr\u003enoodles sit.\u003cbr\u003ePreheat the oven to 400=B0F. Pierce the eggplants in several places and\u003cbr\u003ebake them until they are soft and their skins have shriveled, about 20\u003cbr\u003eminutes, depending on their size. Turn them over after 10 minutes so\u003cbr\u003ethey will bake evenly. When the eggplants are done, remove them to a\u003cbr\u003ecutting board and slice them in half lengthwise. When they are cool\u003cbr\u003eenough to handle, peel the skin away from the flesh. Don't worry about\u003cbr\u003eany small pieces of skin that are difficult to remove - the flecks of\u003cbr\u003edark purple - brown are pretty. Shred the eggplants, gently tearing\u003cbr\u003ethem into 1\/4 - inch strips. Add the ginger and garlic to the reserved\u003cbr\u003emarinade, then the eggplant strips. Turn the pieces over several times\u003cbr\u003eto make sure all the surfaces are well coated, and set them aside.\u003cbr\u003eBring a quart of water to a boil with a teaspoon of salt. Blanch the\u003cbr\u003esnow peas until they are bright green; then remove them with a strainer\u003cbr\u003eand rinse them in cool water. Cut them into long, narrow strips and set\u003cbr\u003ethem aside.\u003cbr\u003eNext, put the sprouts in the water and cook them for about 30 seconds.\u003cbr\u003ePour them into a colander, rinse them with cold water, and lay them on\u003cbr\u003ea clean kitchen towel to dry. Roast the sesame seeds in a pan until\u003cbr\u003ethey are lightly colored and smell toasty.\u003cbr\u003eIf the noodles have been refrigerated, allow them to come to room\u003cbr\u003etemperature; then toss them with the eggplant strips and half the\u003cbr\u003esesame seeds. Mound them on a platter, distribute the carrots, snow\u003cbr\u003epeas, and mung bean sprouts over the noodles, and garnish with the\u003cbr\u003eremaining sesame seeds and the leafy branches of cilantro.\u003cbr\u003ePresent the salad like this, layered and laced with the colorful\u003cbr\u003egarnishes, either on a single large platter or on individual plates.\u003cbr\u003eOnce served, guests can toss the noodles and vegetables together to\u003cbr\u003ethoroughly mingle the different colors, textures, and tastes.\u003cbr\u003eChinese pasta salad\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 cups Snow peas\u003cbr\u003e250 grams Rice vermicelli\u003cbr\u003eRed pepper sliced thin\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 each English cucumber sliced thin\u003cbr\u003e6 ounces Cooked shrimp\u003cbr\u003e130 grams Crabmeat\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon Fine chopped fresh ginger\u003cbr\u003e1 each Chopped garlic clove\u003cbr\u003e2 tablespoons Sesame oil\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 teaspoon Black pepper\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 teaspoons Salt\u003cbr\u003e2 tablespoons Lemon juice\u003cbr\u003e3 teaspoons Vegetable oil\u003cbr\u003e1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar\u003cbr\u003eWash and trim snow peas. 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