Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad (Printable Version)

Tender noodles combined with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing for a fresh, lively meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 8.8 oz rice noodles or soba noodles
02 - Water for boiling

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
06 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
07 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
08 - 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Spicy Peanut Dressing

09 - 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (replace with tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp lime juice
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjusted to taste
15 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin dressing)

→ Toppings

17 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
02 - Julienne carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice red bell pepper and spring onions. Halve sugar snap peas and chop cilantro. Set all aside.
03 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl. Gradually add warm water to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles and vegetables with the dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Portion salad into bowls. Sprinkle with roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra protein, add grilled tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
  • Make it gluten free by using rice noodles and tamari.
03 -
  • Adjust spice level to taste by increasing or decreasing sriracha.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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