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Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
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This Thai peanut noodle salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s full of crisp veggies, tender noodles, and a creamy peanut dressing with a hint of heat. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even as a meal prep option for the week.

Ingredients

  • Noodles: 8 ounces (about 1/2 package) rice noodles, soba noodles, or spaghetti (depending on your preference)
  • Shredded cabbage: 2 cups
  • Julienned carrots: 1 cup
  • Bell peppers: 1 large (any color, sliced into thin strips)
  • Green onions: 2 stalks, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
  • Creamy peanut butter: 1/4 cup
  • Soy sauce or tamari: 3 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (from about 1 lime)
  • Honey or maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Fresh ginger: 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Crushed peanuts: 1/4 cup (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and keep them from sticking together.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add a splash of warm water to thin it out until it’s pourable and silky.
  3. While the noodles are cooling, prep your veggies—cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions. Slice everything thin so it all blends together nicely.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles, chopped veggies, and most of the dressing. Toss gently until everything’s evenly coated and glossy.
  5. Top with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and maybe an extra squeeze of lime. Drizzle with the rest of the dressing right before serving for that extra punch of flavor.

Notes

  • If your peanut sauce seizes up or feels too thick, just whisk in a bit of warm water until it loosens up.
  • Taste as you go—you can always adjust the lime juice, soy sauce, or sweetness to your liking.
  • Don’t skip the fresh herbs at the end—they really brighten the whole dish.

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