Thai Peanut Noodle Salad (Printable)

Creamy peanut-lime noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs for a bright, light meal in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Noodles

01 - 8 oz (225 g) rice noodles or thin spaghetti

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 cup (120 g) shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup (120 g) thinly sliced red bell pepper
04 - 1/2 cup (50 g) thinly sliced cucumber
05 - 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
06 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup (30 g) roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ Peanut Lime Sauce

08 - 1/3 cup (80 g) creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
14 - 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 2–4 tbsp warm water, as needed to thin

# Steps:

01 - Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and 2 tbsp warm water. Add more water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and scallions.
04 - Pour the peanut lime sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer to serving bowls and top with chopped peanuts and extra cilantro, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You’ll feel like you&apo;ve discovered a secret hack for making boring lunches exciting with minimal effort.
  • The luscious sauce and crisp veggies make every bite a flavor-packed and satisfying treat.
02 -
  • If you skip rinsing the noodles after cooking, they&apo;ll clump and ruin the salad&apo;s light texture.
  • Letting the salad sit for 15 minutes helps the flavors marry—but more than an hour and the veggies may lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Give the noodles a vigorous shake in the colander to remove all water before tossing with sauce.
  • Garnish with a pinch of chili flakes for a buzz of heat that wakes up all the flavors.
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