Thai Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce
This Thai Noodle Salad With Peanut Sauce is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The rice noodles are cooked in just a few minutes, and the vegetables and peanuts add a nice crunch. The peanut sauce is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger, and it's the perfect finishing touch to this salad.
This recipe was inspired by a trip to Thailand that I took a few years ago. I was immediately drawn to the country's vibrant street food scene, and I spent many happy hours eating my way through Bangkok. One of my favorite dishes was a noodle salad with peanut sauce. I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and I knew that I had to recreate it at home. After a few tries, I finally came up with a recipe that I was happy with. This salad is now a staple in my kitchen, and I make it all the time. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 package (8 ounces) thin rice noodles
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables (such as carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions)
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions.
  2. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water.
  3. Combine the noodles, vegetables, peanuts, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger.
  5. Pour the dressing over the noodle salad and toss to coat.
  6. Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of textures in this salad is what makes it so special. The rice noodles are soft and chewy, the vegetables are crunchy, and the peanuts add a nice bit of texture.
  • The peanut sauce is the perfect finishing touch to this salad. It's creamy, flavorful, and slightly sweet.
  • This salad is very versatile. You can add or remove vegetables as you like, and you can adjust the amount of peanut sauce to your taste.