Save to Pinterest A vibrant and satisfying noodle bowl featuring crisp vegetables, tender noodles, and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing—perfect for a fresh, energizing lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- Noodles: 250 g rice noodles or soba noodles, Water, for boiling
- Vegetables: 1 medium carrot, julienned, 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1 small cucumber, julienned, 100 g sugar snap peas, halved, 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Spicy Peanut Dressing: 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste), 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin dressing)
- Toppings: 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Step 2:
- Prepare all vegetables as directed and set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and sesame oil. Add warm water gradually until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
- Step 4:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles and vegetables. Add the peanut dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Step 5:
- Divide the salad among bowls. Top with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Save to Pinterest Required Tools
Large pot (for boiling noodles), Mixing bowls, Whisk, Knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts, soy, and sesame. May contain gluten (depending on noodle choice and soy sauce). Always check labels for potential allergens if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 420, Total Fat: 16 g, Carbohydrates: 58 g, Protein: 12 g
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This refreshing peanut noodle salad is both quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for a healthy weekday meal.