Thai Cobb Salad - East Meets West

So, yeah, I have lost yet another set of car keys. And because of that, the scrumdidalyicious dinner I was going to make tonight, take pictures of, and tease you with will have to become Sunday dinner. But being a giving kind of gal, I’ll still tell you how to make it.

Thai Cobb Salad, ala The Wynkoop Brewery. Thanks, Molly. I knew I was forgetting something. Because it’s summer, yo, and salads are King.

Okay, so you grill some chicken and cook some rice noodles. That’s all the cooking you have to do. Toss together avocado slices, tomatoes wedges, boiled eggs (optional, I just like’m), bacon crumbles and spicy/sweet peanuts. You’re going for a nice chunky salad, so don’t go dicing all your veggies. It looses the effect. (How exactly does one loose and effect, I’d like to know? The same was someone LOSES an effect or RUINS an effect or fails to consult a Thesaurus? Yeah.) Mix, in a bowl, regular old salad lettuce (I use 1/2 bag of the Spring Mix stuff and 1/2 bag of the Italian mix stuff) and toss that with a dressing. I’m still looking for the “right” thai dressing, but I’ve found that Renee’s Japanese Ginger works just fine until I get it right. (Why yes, I am aware I could just make one, why do you ask?) On a nice, big plate, put some lettuce, top that with some rice noodles, and then top THAT with a whole bunch of the mixed toppings. Drizzle a little more dressing on and serve.

Yummy? Like, to the MAX and shit, yo. Maybe some bread on the side? Oh yeah, baby.

So, what did YOU have for dinner?

Veronica

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 2:54

Yum!

And I had toast with cheese spread for dinner last night. I am so rocking the kitchen lately. I think tonight is going to be a roast beef night though, that is, if Nat will get off his lazy bum and do the dishes (so not my turn this time).

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ohmommy

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 2:59

I will make that. There is really nothing better than a yummy salad.

I had homemade wheat pizza with sausage and veggies. I just changed into a pair of comfy sweats. ;)

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LaskiGal

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:04

You just saved us from meatloaf tomorrow . . . thank you. I hate meatloaf.

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zoeyjane

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:07

we had some ‘fancy’ grilled cheese sandwiches (fancy means with more than cheese and butter on the bread) and some ‘fancy’ tomato soup (fancy, in this case, means added tomatoes, pepper, garlic, basil and parmesan to regular old condensed tomato soup). it was messy but uh, comforting.
this salad that you post of? i’m sorry, but that’s a little too healthy for these parts. we prefer a dinner than turns the wall clear when it’s splattered.
we means me, obviously. my kid’ll eat anything.

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Ricardo

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:25

Sounds tasty and I hope you find your keys. Getting new ones can cost you big time.

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the planet of janet

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:35

yum. ours wasn’t nearly as tasty. quesadillas made on the panini grill. somehow it just didn’t work out the way i had hoped.

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BusyDad

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:36

I’m going Chinese takeout tonight. East meets BD, by way of Toyota Corolla with sign on top.

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molly_g

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:40

From the Wynkoop, right? That’s one of my fave meals, period.

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Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 3:41

Oh, and dinner tonight? Casa Bonita. Not kidding. Ew.

insane mama

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 4:15

Wait, I thouhgt Spam was dinner

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witchypoo

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 4:16

I’ll want more salads as soon as it’s warm enough so that I dare not use the stove.

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Latte Mommy

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 4:58

Ugh – my dinner was courtesy of BC Ferries. Nasty. I’d have taken your Thai Cobb Salad in a heartbeat.

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Audubon Ron

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 8:50

My poor sweet child. ANOTHER set of keys? I have hooks next to the door to hang mine on so I don’t lose them.

Everyday I learn just one more little detail to reaffirm that you have a really advanced case of ADD.

I know pretty much all there is to know about that.

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Xbox4NappyRash

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 9:19

Dinner? let me think….

Ah yes, gin, I had gin.

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Diane

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 19:16

We ate at a Greek restaurant tonight in Amsterdam. I had lamb chops that were something special. Lynn had chicken in a mushroom sauce and Harley had chicken souvlaki. Stopped for another beer at an outdoor cafe before we stopped for ice cream cones for the walk back to the apartment.

I’ll have to remember to try that salad the next time that I’m at the Wynkoop and to make it at home. Perhaps, Harley will even eat it. Sounds good.

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Matt

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 19:26

That sounds good. Real good. Especially after my dinner last night. My wife and I went to a wedding. If you have never been to a Middle Eastern wedding, here are the steps you should take:

1. Don’t eat for two days. Three days maybe.
2. Go to wedding.
3. Drink
4. Apps (appetizers are really just main courses…after almost 10 years of marriage to a Lebanese woman, I still can’t tell the difference
5. Drink
6. More apps
7. (through 12) Main courses
13. Drink
14. More apps
15. Drink….then coffee…..the drink.
16. Barf.

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Ree

Sunday, 1 June, 2008 at 22:19

Well, Mr. Hot is grilling some steaks… and sweet potato grilled chunks. And beans.

And darlin? Check the hood of the car.

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Kelley

Monday, 2 June, 2008 at 11:18

oh yum!

Tonight I had a salami, cheese and spinach toasted sandwich made for my BY MY DAUGHTER after Belly Dancing class. Does it get any better than that???

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Jennifer

Monday, 2 June, 2008 at 13:30

Leftover ribs were served at my house. Hubby cooked them Saturday night and they were yummy.

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Kori

Monday, 2 June, 2008 at 14:12

Mmm, that sounds good. And sure, you could make your own dressing, but why bother? Dinner on Saturday? Since it is now Monday morning, I honestly have no idea. We ate something, I know that, but…otherwise? Yep, no clue.

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