Creamy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Thai Peanut Noodle Salad is an easy salad recipe that combines fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and a creamy peanut dressing for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.

This recipe is simple to make and can be customized to include your favorite veggies or proteins. It’s a delightful way to enjoy a refreshing salad packed with taste and texture.

Quick and Flavorful Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

This Thai Peanut Noodle Salad features tender rice noodles tossed with colorful veggies and coated in a rich peanut sauce. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

8 ounces rice noodles
1 cup shredded carrots
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
1 cup cucumber, julienned
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup crushed peanuts for garnish
For the peanut sauce:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Water as needed for consistency

Instructions

Cook the Noodles: Boil the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. If the sauce is too thick, add water until the desired consistency is reached.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the peanut sauce over the top and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish, sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and enjoy! This salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for later.