Description

Thai noodle salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad featuring cooked noodles, fresh vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce for a satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or as a homemade dish that feeds a crowd. Easily paired with grilled proteins, tofu, or as a standalone vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

– 12 oz dry noodles (rice, soba, or spaghetti; substitute zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for low-carb diets)

– 1 red bell pepper, sliced into long, thin strips

– 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into long, thin strips

– 2 cups shredded purple cabbage

– 2 cups grated carrot

– 4 scallions, thinly sliced

– 1 cup edamame, defrosted

For the Sauce:

– 1 batch peanut sauce (click for recipe; substitute almond butter or tahini-based sauces if needed)

For Garnish:

– ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

– ½ cup crushed peanuts (optional)

– Sesame seeds (optional)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
Wash and slice bell peppers into long, thin strips. Shred purple cabbage using a mandoline or knife. Grate carrots using a grater or pulse in a food processor. Slice scallions thinly.
In a large serving bowl, combine cooked noodles, sliced bell peppers, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced scallions, and edamame.
Pour half the peanut sauce over the salad and mix well. Add more sauce gradually until desired sauciness is achieved.
Top with fresh cilantro, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

– Use fresh, crisp vegetables for maximum crunch and flavor. Substitute plant-based ingredients for vegan diets.

– Store components separately in the fridge for up to 5 days. Avoid freezing, as this salad does not freeze well due to its fresh ingredients.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad / Main Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Thai / Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: ~350
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg