Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

This is a refreshing Noodle Salad made with a mixture of veggies, noodles and a savoury and nutty dressing. It is completely vegan as per your liking and can also be made gluten free with a few substitutions. It's easy to prepare and make ahead and is perfect for busy weekday meals. Pair with your favourite protein!

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JojoM
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2023-08-22
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Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

JojoM
22 August 2023
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Prep Time
15M
Perform Time
30M
Cook Time
15M
Total Time
60M
Yield
1 bowl of pasta salad
Cook Method
Mixing and Tossing
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Ingredients

  • Noodle Salad
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    200g noodles
  • Add mixed vegetables to grocery list
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    472g mixed vegetables (red cabbage, carrots, radish)
  • Add red bell pepper to grocery list
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    1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
  • Add scallions to grocery list
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    3 scallions, finely sliced
  • Add coriander to grocery list
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    50g coriander, chopped
  • Add peanuts to grocery list
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    50g crushed peanuts
  • Peanut Sauce
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    1 tsp minced ginger
  • Add garlic to grocery list
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    1 tsp minced garlic
  • Add peanut butter to grocery list
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    100g peanut butter
  • Add orange juice to grocery list
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    125g orange juice
  • Add lime juice to grocery list
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    30g lime juice
  • Add soy sauce to grocery list
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    4 tbsp soy sauce
  • Add honey to grocery list
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    5 tbsp honey
  • Add sesame oil to grocery list
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    4 tbsp sesame oil
  • Add cayenne pepper to grocery list
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    1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Add salt to grocery list
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    1 tsp salt
  • Garnish
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    Sesame seeds
  • Add spinach leaves to grocery list
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    Spinach leaves to serve

Method

  • Step 1
    Start by cooking your pasta as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it and set it aside to cool. It's like getting the canvas ready for a colorful painting.
  • Step 2
    Now, let's whip up that heavenly peanut sauce. In a bowl, mix together the minced ginger, garlic, peanut butter, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt. As the ingredients merge, you'll be enveloped in a tantalizing aroma. It's a taste of the treat that's to come!
  • Step 3
    Toss the shredded vegetables and noodles together, creating a riot of colors. Now drizzle in that delicious peanut sauce and mix it in. Season as desired and voila, your Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce is ready to serve!
Notes

Thai Cuisine - The Master of Harmony

Thai cuisine is renowned worldwide for its perfect balance of five fundamental flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter, and salty. At the heart of this harmony lies the Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce. A satisfying symphony of colorful veggies, hearty noodles, and an irresistible peanut sauce, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

The Star Ingredient - Peanut Sauce

An essential part of Thai cuisine, the peanut sauce adds a rich, creamy texture and a depth of flavor that's truly captivating. It's a tantalizing blend of salty, sweet, and spicy, with a hint of tangy citrus. It's so good, it'll have you licking the spoon!

Ingredients

For the Noodle Salad

  • 200g of your favorite noodles or pasta
  • 472g (about 4 cups) of mixed vegetables like red cabbage, carrots, and radish, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
  • 3 scallions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 bunch of coriander, chopped (roughly 50g)
  • A handful of crushed peanuts for garnish (around 50g)

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 1 tsp of minced ginger
  • 1 tsp of minced garlic
  • 100g of peanut butter
  • Juice of 1 orange (approximately 125g)
  • Juice of 1 lime (approximately 30g)
  • 4 tbsp of soy sauce
  • 5 tbsp of honey
  • 4 tbsp of sesame oil
  • 1 tsp of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp of salt

For Garnish

  • Sesame seeds to garnish
  • Spinach leaves to serve

Creating the Magic

  1. Start by cooking your pasta as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it and set it aside to cool.
  2. To make the peanut sauce, mix together the minced ginger, garlic, peanut butter, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  3. Toss the shredded vegetables and noodles together, then drizzle in the peanut sauce and mix it in. Season as desired and voila, your Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce is ready to serve!

Nutritional Value

Each serving of aroudn 250 grams provides:

  • Calories: 286
  • Carbohydrates: 39.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
  • Protein: 3.8g
  • Sodium: 374mg
  • Sugar: 13.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10.9g

Please note that these values are estimates and should not be used for medical or dietary requirements.

Serving Suggestions

The beauty of this salad is that it's a complete meal in itself. But if you're looking for something to pair it with, try a light, refreshing Thai iced tea or a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to balance the spice. If you want to keep things purely Thai, a side of fresh spring rolls or a hot Tom Yum soup would work wonders too!

Tips and Tricks to Nail the Recipe

  • For a chunkier peanut sauce, use crunchy peanut butter. It adds an extra layer of texture that's quite satisfying.
  • You can add some tofu or tempeh for an extra protein kick. Just pan-fry it until crispy and toss it in!
  • If the peanut sauce is too thick, loosen it up with a bit of water or coconut milk.

Substitute Suggestions

Can't find some ingredients? No worries, you can still create a fantastic salad.

  • Any crunchy vegetables will work in place of cabbage, carrots, and radish. Think broccoli, cucumber, or even snap peas.
  • If you can't find scallions, use regular onions or chives.
  • Instead of honey, you can use agave nectar or maple syrup.
  • No sesame oil? Use olive oil or peanut oil instead.
  • If cayenne pepper is too spicy for you, use paprika.

FAQs

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Absolutely! In fact, it tastes even better when the flavors have had a chance to mingle. Just keep the sauce separate and mix it in right before serving.

Can I use different noodles?

Sure! Soba, Udon, Rice noodles, or even whole wheat spaghetti work great in this recipe.

Can I add some heat to this salad?

Of course, if you like it hot, add some chopped red chilies or a dash of hot sauce to the peanut dressing.

What can I use instead of peanut butter?

If you're allergic to peanuts, almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be great alternatives.

How long does this salad keep?

This salad will keep for about 3 days in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep. Just remember to store the sauce separately.

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