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Bowl of Asian noodle salad with rice noodles, shredded carrots, red bell peppers, chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges on the side, served with chopsticks.

Asian Noodle Salad

A vibrant noodle salad with crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy peanut dressing that’s fresh, flavorful, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 ounces rice noodles uncooked, gluten-free if desired
  • 1 cup shredded carrots fresh for crunch
  • 1 cup julienned red bell peppers thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro fresh, for garnish
  • 4 green onions chopped (white and green parts)
  • Roasted peanuts for topping, optional
  • Lime wedges for serving, optional
Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or substitute lemon/lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter smooth, unsalted if preferred
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil for nuttiness
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha adjust to taste for spice
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the shredded carrots, julienned bell peppers, chopped cilantro, and green onions to the noodles.
  3. In a small blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, sesame oil, Sriracha, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the peanut dressing over the noodles and vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled, topped with roasted peanuts and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 958mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6703IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Asian Noodle Salad is bright, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The creamy peanut dressing ties every element together, making it perfect for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing side dish.

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