Crunchy Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

Crunchy Asian Peanut Noodle Salad

This vibrant Thai peanut noodle salad combines tender noodles with crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy peanut sauce that's absolutely irresistible. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this colorful bowl delivers incredible flavor and satisfying textures in every bite.

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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Salad, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Chilling Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad:

8 ounces noodles soba, rice noodles, or linguine
1 carrot shredded
1 bell pepper thinly sliced
2 cups red cabbage shredded
1 cup edamame shelled
2 green onions sliced
¼ cup cilantro chopped (optional)
¼ cup peanuts chopped (optional)

For the Peanut Sauce:

½ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup warm water

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Prepare all vegetables: shred the carrot and red cabbage, thinly slice the bell pepper, shell the edamame, and slice the green onions.
In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and warm water until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooked noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Add all prepared vegetables and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately at room temperature.
Top with chopped cilantro and peanuts before serving if desired.

Notes

Double the peanut sauce recipe and store extra in the refrigerator for up to one week for quick future meals

Substitute any vegetables based on preference - green cabbage, snap peas, or shredded cucumber work well

For gluten-free option, use rice noodles or soba noodles made from 100% buckwheat

The salad can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator - add fresh herbs just before serving

If the sauce becomes thick after chilling, thin with a tablespoon of warm water or lime juice

Add protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to make it a complete meal

For spicier version, add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the peanut sauce

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