Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad (Printable)

A fresh bowl of noodles paired with crisp veggies and creamy spicy peanut dressing.

# 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 (use 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, 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 and rinse under 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 aside.
03 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Gradually add warm water until smooth and pourable.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles and vegetables with the spicy peanut dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Divide mixture into serving bowls. Top with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and full of fresh flavors
  • Vegetarian and vegan friendly with simple ingredient swaps
02 -
  • Contains peanuts soy and sesame allergens
  • Gluten can be avoided by using rice noodles and tamari
03 -
  • Use warm water to thin your dressing gradually for better consistency
  • Julienne vegetables finely to ensure easy eating and balanced texture
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