Description
A vibrant and flavorful Thai Peanut Noodle Salad, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried rice noodles
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- While the noodles cook, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Add the cooked and drained noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce.
- Add the shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped green onions to the bowl.
- Toss everything gently to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly with the peanut sauce.
- Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- You can customize this salad with your favorite vegetables like edamame, cucumber, or snap peas.
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
- The salad can be made ahead of time, but the noodles may absorb some of the sauce. You can add a little water or extra sauce before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg