Thai Pesto with Cellophane Noodles
Cook time – 0 min

- Total time
- 20 minutes
- Preparation time
- 20 minutes
- Calories
- 260
- Portions
- 8
Cellophane bean threads are easy to work with and are a lighter alternative to pasta. They also require minimal cooking. Tossed with Thai-inspired arugula-and-basil pesto, they make a perfect bed for crunchy, fresh DOLE® Very Veggie salad.
Directions
- Combine arugula, basil, hazelnuts, Parmesan, sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, lime juice, and salt in blender or food processor. Cover; blend until smooth.
- Break cellophane bean threads in half and soften in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain the noodles and add to a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain again.
- Transfer noodles to a mixing bowl and toss with half the pesto, set aside. Toss remaining pesto with the salad blend.
- Arrange the bean threads around the outside of a serving platter or bowl. Nest the dressed salad blend in the center. Scatter asparagus spears, sliced Brussels sprouts, radishes and mint over the top.
Tips & Tricks
Use this pesto for other recipes too. It is full flavor and will be delicious when it is served on fish, chicken, vegetables or grains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups DOLE® Arugula
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 pkg. (8.8 oz.) cellophane bean threads or rice noodles
- 1 pkg. (12 oz.) DOLE Very Veggie
- 12 cooked DOLE Asparagus Spears
- 8 DOLE Brussels Sprouts, thinly sliced
- 3 DOLE Radishes, thinly sliced
- 8 mint leaves, finely chopped
Nutritional Facts
Serving Per Container | |
Serving Size | 154g |
Calories | 260 |
Entries | Daily value in %* |
---|---|
Total Fat (12 g) | 18% |
Saturated Fat (2 g) | 10% |
Polyunsaturated (2.5 g) | |
Monounsaturated (7 g) | |
Cholesterol (5 mg) | 2% |
Sodium (140 mg) | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate (34 g) | 11% |
Dietary Fiber (3 g) | 12% |
Total Sugars (2 g) | |
Protein (4 g) | |
Calcium | 10% |
Copper | 15% |
Folate | 15% |
Iron | 15% |
Manganese | 35% |
Thiamin | 10% |
Vitamin A | 70% |
Vitamin C | 45% |
Vitamin K | 120% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.