Sesame Asian Noodle Salad USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Sesame Asian Noodle Salad consists of whole-grain noodles, chicken breast, and vegetables, with a hint of orange flavor.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 cup (8 fl oz spoodle) provides:
Legume as Meat Alternate: 1.5 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable, and 1 oz equivalent grains.
OR
Legume as Vegetable: 1 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ⅛ cup legume vegetable, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable, and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • To make dressing, combine ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, honey, oil, and garlic powder in a blender. Blend for 2 minutes at medium speed. Pour dressing into a container. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Heat water to a rolling boil.
  • Slowly add pasta. Stir constantly until water boils again. Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente. Stir occasionally. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Rinse with cold water or ice water to rapidly cool. Drain well. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 70 °F or lower within 2 hours, and 41 °F or lower within 6 hours.
  • Heat water to a rolling boil.
  • Add edamame and boil for 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Drain well.
  • Combine edamame, carrots, cabbage, onions, and chicken together in a large steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′x 2½′′). Add pasta. Mix well. Pour dressing over mixture and toss well.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Refrigerate at 41 °F.
  • Cover and refrigerate until service.
    Critical Control Point: Cool to 41 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for cold service at 41 °F or lower.
  • Portion with 8 fl oz spoodle (1 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Asian Noodle Salad USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 1 cup (8 fl oz spoodle)
Calories 338 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 338mg15%
Potassium 193mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
Dietary Fiber 5g21%
Total Sugars 6g7%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin D 1IU7%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Carrots: 1 lb 14 oz
Red cabbage: 1 lb 4 oz
Red onion: 8 oz
100 Servings:
Carrots: 3 lb 12 oz
Red cabbage: 2 lb 8 oz
Red onion: 1 lb

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #3: Complex Food Preparation.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 18 lb
About 2 gal 1 qt/2 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")
100 Servings:
About 36 lb
About 4 gal 2 qt/4 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")