Description
A colorful and refreshing Asian noodle salad with a creamy peanut dressing, perfect for warm days and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the rice noodles: Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add your rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 4-6 minutes). When they’re al dente, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Chop the veggies: While the noodles are cooking, grab your knife and chopping board. Slice the red bell pepper, shred the cabbage, and grate the carrots.
- Mix the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk it all together until smooth.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, toss together the cooled rice noodles, shredded cabbage, carrots, sliced bell pepper, and green onions. Pour over the peanut dressing and give everything a good mix.
- Add the finishing touches: Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and peanuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill (optional): If you have time, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve it up: Grab your favorite serving bowl and scoop the salad in. Top with extra peanuts and a sprinkle of cilantro for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
Feel free to add protein like chicken or shrimp, or experiment with different veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: noodle salad, Asian salad, peanut dressing, summer salad, healthy recipes