Description
Thai-inspired cold noodle salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring silky rice noodles tossed with a colorful array of fresh vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for warm weather or casual gatherings, this salad is not only delicious but also allows for easy customization. Serve it as a healthy lunch, dinner, or potluck contribution that will impress your guests with its bold flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed red and yellow)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English cucumber)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the noodles cook, chop the bell peppers, cucumber, carrots, and cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and a splash of water until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles, chopped veggies, and peanut sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with additional cilantro garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg