Noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing for a fresh, satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Noodles
01 - 8.8 oz rice noodles or soba noodles
02 - Water, as needed 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 or tamari for gluten-free
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp lime juice
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 to 2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
15 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 2 to 4 tbsp warm water to adjust consistency
→ 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, then drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
02 - Julienne carrot and cucumber, thinly slice red bell pepper and spring onions, halve sugar snap peas, and chop fresh cilantro; set aside.
03 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil in a bowl; gradually stir in warm water until smooth and pourable.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles and prepared vegetables with the peanut dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Divide salad into bowls; garnish with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and serve alongside lime wedges.
