Description
Dive into a deliciously refreshing Thai Peanut Noodle Salad that brings vibrant Southeast Asian flavors right to your table. Perfect for summer picnics or quick lunches, this colorful dish features silky rice noodles tossed with a creamy peanut sauce and an array of crisp vegetables. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of fresh herbs and peanuts in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a nutritious and customizable meal that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, honey, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Toss the cooled noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
- Add the sliced vegetables (red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper) and mix gently to combine.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts and cilantro before serving. Chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg