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Article: Noodle Salad May Inspire You To Plan A Summer Gathering Chow Mein Salad Homemade Chow Mein Noodles
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- Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA
- Article date:
- May 14, 2008
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On warm summer evenings, I often serve a chilled salad for my
entree, and this Chow Mein Salad is one of my favorites for
entertaining. I always make both the salad dressing and the noodles
a day or two ahead of time. It is important to make the dressing in
advance so that the flavors have time to marry. I make the noodles
ahead of time and store them in an airtight container strictly to
save time.
The reason for making the noodles, rather than buying them
already prepared, is to cut down on the calories from fat in the
salad.
You also can prepare all of the salad ingredients ahead of time
and store them, covered, in a large bowl in the refrigerator. Then,
all you have to do when your guests ...