Cold Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Transform your summer meals with this vibrant Cold Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce—a refreshing and flavor-packed dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. This recipe pairs tender spaghetti or rice noodles with a colorful medley of crisp, julienned carrots, cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of sriracha for heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy noodle salad is served chilled or at room temperature, making it a satisfying option for warm days or potluck gatherings. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh lime wedges for added texture and brightness. Ideal for vegans and vegetarians with simple modifications, this cold noodle salad is a crowd-pleaser that combines convenience with irresistible, bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams spaghetti or rice noodles
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 small, julienned cucumber
- 2 stalks, finely sliced green onions
- 15 grams, chopped cilantro
- 80 grams peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon (optional for garnish) sesame seeds
- 1 medium, cut into wedges (optional for serving) lime
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Prepare the vegetables: julienne the carrot and cucumber, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and cut the green onions. Chop the cilantro.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, sriracha (adjust heat level as desired), and warm water until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked, cooled noodles with the prepared vegetables and cilantro.
Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with lime wedges on the side for a fresh burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.2 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1830 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1555 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
