Description
A vibrant and refreshing cold noodle salad featuring a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried noodles (such as spaghetti, linguine, or soba)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup warm water (or more, to thin sauce)
- Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onions, shredded carrots, Sriracha
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in warm water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Toss the cold noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add Sriracha to the peanut sauce.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like shredded carrots, bell peppers, or edamame.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg