Mixed Sprouts and Kelp Noodle Salad
The sprouts give this salad a crunchy texture and the kelp noodles lend a slightly salty flavor.
The sprouts give this salad a crunchy texture and the kelp noodles lend a slightly salty flavor.
- Carbohydrate 31.3689330688967 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 51.1687275075945 g
- Fiber 15.5005557274565 g
- Protein 13.5984559940382 g
- Saturated Fat 3.76640729890462 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (153g)
- Sodium 2.08091196684458 mg
- Sugar 15.8683773414403 g
- Trans Fat 2.34912373415535 g
- Calories 595 calories
Step-by-step
- Put the sprouts, oranges, kelp noodles, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Toss gently (avoid crushing the sprouts) until well combined.
- Spoon into salad bowls and sprinkle with the hazelnuts.
- Serve immediately.
Replacing the hazelnuts with raw pine nuts introduces a softer texture that alters the crisp crunch characteristic of this dish. Standard kitchen shears are essential for this preparation, as raw kelp noodles arrive in dense, long strands requiring division into manageable six-inch lengths before mixing. Thoroughly blotting the drained noodles on absorbent paper towels removes excess moisture that would otherwise dilute the dressing and pool at the base of the serving bowl.
A wide mixing bowl measuring at least twelve inches across provides the necessary surface area to combine the ingredients without breaking the delicate structure of the sprouts. Wooden salad hands or flexible silicone spatulas prevent bruising during the gentle tossing phase, maintaining the integrity of each individual sprout.
Controlling the moisture balance remains the single technique that determines success or failure in raw noodle salads. Salt draws water out of fresh vegetables rapidly, meaning any delay between mixing and consumption will result in a watery sauce.
Prepared salads cannot be stored for later service because the citrus dressing breaks down the cellular walls of the sprouts within twenty minutes. Assemble the components immediately prior to eating to preserve the textural contrast between the tender fruit, crunchy nuts, and chewy noodles.
