Description
A vibrant and refreshing dish packed with crunchy vegetables, tender noodles, and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect as a main course or a side dish!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Optional: 1 cup grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu
For the Peanut Sauce:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes for spice
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles:
Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and set aside. - Make the Peanut Sauce:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and minced garlic. Add water, one teaspoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. - Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked noodles, shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, purple cabbage, cucumber, and cilantro. Add optional protein if desired. - Toss the Salad:
Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. - Garnish and Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, or lime wedges. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour for a cold salad.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, replace rice noodles with zucchini noodles or kelp noodles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refresh with a splash of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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