Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad (Print Version)

Noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing for a fresh, flavorful meal.

# What You 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 (use tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp lime juice
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 to 2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, to taste
15 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 2 to 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

# How To Make:

01 - Cook noodles following package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then 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 - In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil. Gradually add warm water until smooth and pourable.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles with prepared vegetables. Add peanut dressing and mix well to coat evenly.
05 - Divide salad among plates, garnish with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and energizing meal
  • Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • For extra protein, add grilled tofu, chicken, or shrimp
  • Make it gluten-free by using rice noodles and tamari
03 -
  • Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level gradually
  • Use fresh herbs like cilantro to enhance flavor and freshness
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