Thai Noodle Salad
Looking for a tasty and healthy salad recipe? Look no further than this Thai Noodles Salad! This wonderful recipe is packed with delicious flavors and healthy fresh veggies. It's perfect for a quick and easy main dish, or as a side dish at your next party or summer BBQ.
Servings: 8
Calories: 249kcal
Equipment
- Large pot (for cooking the noodles)
- Fine mesh strainer or colander
- large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl or jar (for the dressing)
- Whisk or fork
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Box grater or food processor (for the carrots)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 carrots grated
- ¾ cup purple cabbage shredded or thinly sliced,if you are in a hurry, use coleslaw mix
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 shallots diced
Peanut Butter dressing
- ¼ cup vegetable or olive oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
Garnish
- ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- crushed peanuts
- green onion
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large pot of water, begin by cooking the rice noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the noodles are cooking, take this time to wash and prepare your vegetables. Grate the carrots and shred the purple cabbage diced the bell pepper and the shallot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, peanut butter, and soy sauce. This will create a delightful and smooth peanut sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles with the grated carrots and shredded purple cabbage. Pour the peanut sauce on top and toss until everything is evenly coated. Top cilantro and other garnish of your choice.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the rice noodles—they should be tender but still have some bite.
- This dressing doubles easily if you want to use it on other salads or as a dipping sauce.
- Garnishes are key! They add texture and freshness, so don’t skip them.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2738IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
