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Thai-inspired Cold Noodle Salad

A refreshing and vibrant cold noodle salad featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty peanut dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz rice noodles or vermicelli
Vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter smooth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Noodles
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and mint.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine thoroughly.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad into bowls and top with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add toppings just before serving for best texture.

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