Description
Ever craved a vibrant, flavorful dish that comes together in minutes? This Thai Peanut Noodle Salad is your answer! Silky noodles coated in a creamy, savory peanut sauce, bursting with fresh vegetables – it’s a symphony of textures and tastes. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a potluck contribution that will impress.
Ingredients
- Noodles: 250g/8.8oz (your choice of noodles)
- Bell peppers: 1 large (any color), sliced thinly
- Carrot: 1 medium, julienned
- Cucumber: 1/2 medium, sliced thinly
- Green onions: 2-3, chopped
- Peanuts: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon, toasted
Peanut Sauce:
- Peanut butter: 1/2 cup (creamy or crunchy)
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon, grated
- Red pepper flakes: 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Lime juice: 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)
- Water: 2-4 tablespoons (to thin the sauce)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. - 2nd Step: Prepare the Peanut Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings. - Step 3: Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, bell peppers, carrot, cucumber, and green onions. Pour the peanut sauce over the mixture and toss well to coat. Garnish with peanuts and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Pick firm, bright bell peppers.
- Choose firm carrots.
- Opt for seedless cucumbers if possible.
- Toast peanuts lightly for flavor.
- Don’t Overcook the Noodles.
- Adjust the Sauce to Your Liking.
- Toast the Nuts and Seeds.
- Prepare the Sauce in Advance.
- Add Protein (like grilled tofu).
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 18g
Keywords: Thai, Peanut, Noodle, Salad, Quick, Easy, Healthy, Vegetarian, Lunch, Dinner, Potluck