Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad: 1 Awesome Meal
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A vibrant and flavorful noodle salad with a spicy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.
- Author: Ben Androshov
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook Sauce
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces dried noodles (like spaghetti or linguine)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and garlic until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in hot water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, green onions, and cilantro.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust sriracha to control the spice level.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or edamame if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg