Thai Beef 'n' Noodle Salad

THAI BEEF N NOODLE SALAD

This can also be tossed in a bowl and served as a mixed salad.

2 pkgs 3 oz each ramen noodles 8 oz thickly sliced roast beef, cut in narrow strips 2 cups each shredded lettuce and bean sprouts 2 cucumbers, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts 1 cup torn mint leaves 3/4 cup Thai peanut sauce mixed with 3 tbs water

Soak noodles in a bowl of warm water to cover 10 min. Arrange next 6 ingredients and 3/4 cup mint leaves on plates, leaving space in center for noodles.

Put noodles in a colander under running warm water. Break apart with fingers until softened. Drain, toss with 1/4 cup peanut sauce and rest of mint. Add to plates and serve with rest of sauce. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.*

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