Description
A vibrant and refreshing Thai Noodle Salad featuring linguine tossed with a creamy, tangy sesame peanut sauce and crisp vegetables, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 Tbsp Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Crispy Chili Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 large Lime (juiced)
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb Preferred Noodle (linguine recommended)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots (finely chopped)
- 1 bunch Cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Green Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 medium Red Onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Begin by preparing your noodles al dente according to the directions on the box to ensure a perfect texture that holds the sauce well.
- Rinse the Noodles: Once cooked, strain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, seasoned rice wine vinegar, crispy chili oil, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Place the cooked noodles into a large bowl and add the finely chopped red bell pepper, shredded carrots, cilantro, green onions, and red onion.
- Toss with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free noodles and gluten-free soy sauce.
- This salad tastes best when served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to four days.
- Adjust the amount of crispy chili oil based on your preferred spice level.
- Feel free to substitute linguine with rice noodles for a more authentic Thai texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
