Szechwan Pasta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

SZECHWAN PASTA SALAD

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Serving Size : 14 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds Angel hair pasta
1/2 pound Cooked turkey
Bunch green onions
1 cup Mini corn-on-cobs
Carrots
4 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
1/4 pound Snow peas
Red bell peppers
Bunch cilantro
1 can Water chestnuts -- dressing-
2 cups Mayonnaise
3/4 cup Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Szechuan hot oil -- or to tast
1/4 cup Sesame oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 Garlic cloves -- or more

Cook pasta until Al Dente. Dice turkey, bell pepper and peeled carrots. Drain
and slice water chestnuts.
Remove stems from cilantro and use leaves only, saving a few leaves as garnish.
Chop green onions. Slice mini corn cobs. Slice snow peas on diagonal into thin
strips. Toast sesame seeds and reserve 1 TBL for garnish. Toss all
ingredients together. Dressing:
Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until well-blended. Add
to salad and toss. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro. Makes 14
cups.
Recipe from LEXI KERN As used by Terry Grant at her restaurant in Tucson.

NOTE: I double the turkey, snow peas and corn cobs in this recipe. The
dressing is also wonderful for turkey or chicken salad with jicama, red
pepper, and green onions.

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