Cranberry Pad Thai Salad
Bring bold, globally inspired flavor to your lineup with this Cranberry Pad Thai Salad, combining tender rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and sweet-tart Ocean Spray® Craisins® in a zesty, savory dressing. Designed for high-volume ease and versatility, this vibrant, chilled dish delivers craveable texture, color, and customizable appeal with optional protein add-ons.
Prep Time
30 minutesCooking Time
10 minutesServing Size
24
Ingredients
3lbs angel hair rice noodles
1 cup vegetable oil
4.5 lbs baby spinach, fresh
6 cups fresh bean sprouts, rinsed
4 bunchs basil, fresh, chopped
3 cups chopped cilantro
6 cups Ocean Spray Craisins
6 cup red bell pepper, fresh, sliced
48oz Asian style dressing or sauce, jar or a nut-based salad dressing
6 ea lime juice, fresh
3 cups dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
Directions
In a large pot boil rice noodles according to packaging. Run under cool water, strain and then toss with vegetable oil to prevent sticking
In a large bowl add spinach, sprouts, basil, cilantro, Cranberries, pepper, and rice noodles
Pour the pad Thai sauce and squeeze the lime juice over everything and fold until everything is coated. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top as a garnish
Serve chilled immediately. If serving later, wait to add the spinach until just before searching
Top with your favorite cooked protein for a more filling meal
