Tex Mex Noodle Salad (Chili Cilantro Olive Oil)

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So this blog shows one of my first instinctive recipes. Fresh, easy, and totally delicious on the very first try. It is based on Miracle Noodle which is a kelp based noodle with plenty of body but zero calories.

This recipe is very satisfying. The noodle gives body to it. It has a bit of spicy punch, a bit of veggie crunch, and protein with beans and cheese for a satisfying munch. I made a poem!

Tex Mex Noodle Salad

In January I attended the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. What a great event! But after about 5 aisles of unlimited sampling of exceptional toffee, chocolate covered anything, condiments, cheeses, cured meats, olives, chips, candies...

Whoa back, I was starting to enter a serious food coma. I was craving something light and fresh so my attention was totally captured when I saw these:

Miracle Noodle
Miracle noodle in individual packages
Peppers, garbanzo beans, green onion, corn, and noodles

What you will need:

  • 1 package of Miracle Noodles, angel hair variety

  • Frozen white corn (we used an organic brand) rinsed and drained

  • Canned garbonzo beans (we used an organic brand with no salt) rinsed and drained

  • Colorful bell peppers (we used orange and red) sliced thin

  • 1 green onion sliced thin

  • 1 tablespoon of chili cilantro olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Grated Mexican style cheese (optional, but highly recommended!)

Notes re Miracle Noodles:

  • I purchased my Miracle Noodles at my favorite local market, Sprouts.

  • Each package is two servings so I purchased two packages of the angle hair variety. Two noodle salads for my hubby Jon and me to share.

  • Prepare it per the instructions. It will smell a little like the ocean when you first open it, but plenty of rinsing will totally take care of that. Make sure to cook it until completely dried out for the best result.

  • You can find out more about Miracle Noodle at miraclenoodle.com.

To make the salad, mix ingredients together, cut through with a butter knife and toss thoroughly, and voila! Time to eat!

Tex Mex Noodle Salad prepared and mixed

If you want extra richness, layer on slices of avocado. If you want some added protein, add grilled chicken and you have a satisfying meal that is low calorie and full of healthy foods. One of my favorite go-to lunches!