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Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

Name: Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai

A fresh, crunchy Thai noodle salad tossed in a creamy peanut dressing.

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Ingredients

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200g rice noodles

¼ cup peanut butter

1 tbsp palm sugar

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 carrot, julienned

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

½ cucumber, julienned

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp lime juice

¼ cup chopped peanuts

2 spring onions, chopped

Fresh coriander (to garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, palm sugar, garlic, and sriracha until smooth.
Add water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber.Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Top with chopped peanuts, spring onions, and fresh coriander.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

About this dish

This Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant, refreshing dish packed with crunchy vegetables, tender rice noodles, and a creamy, nutty dressing. The balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors makes it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Best served cold, this salad is quick to prepare and endlessly versatile—swap in your favorite protein, adjust the spice level, or add more fresh herbs for extra brightness. Whether for a meal prep lunch or a summer gathering, this dish is a guaranteed hit.

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