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Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

A delightful blend of rice noodles, creamy peanut sauce, and fresh veggies, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz rice noodles Look for vermicelli or flat types
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Smooth or crunchy based on your preference
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce Make sure it's halal
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice Fresh is best!
  • 1 tablespoon honey Or maple syrup for a vegan twist
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger Grated
Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper Sliced thinly
  • 1 cup carrots Shredded
  • 1 cucumber Julienned
  • 4 scallions Chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Roughly chopped
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup peanuts Toasted for crunch

Method
 

Cooking Noodles
  1. Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the rice noodles and cook for 4-6 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Preparing Peanut Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If it’s too thick, add a splash of warm water until you reach your desired consistency.
Chopping Vegetables
  1. While the noodles are cooking, slice the red bell pepper, shred your carrots, julienne the cucumber, and chop the scallions and cilantro. Get creative; the more colors, the better!
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cold noodles and pour the peanut sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all the noodles evenly.
  2. Fold in the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro into the noodle mixture. Toss to evenly distribute the veggies.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle toasted peanuts on top for that extra crunch right before serving.
  2. This dish can be served cold or at room temperature. So, gather around the table and enjoy!

Notes

For nut-free version, consider using sunflower seed butter or almond butter. For soy-free, swap soy sauce with coconut aminos. Add veggies just before serving for the freshest crunch.