Tender noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing for a fresh, flavorful bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 8.8 oz rice noodles or soba noodles
02 - Water for boiling
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
06 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
07 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
08 - 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Spicy Peanut Dressing
09 - 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp lime juice
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 to 2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, to taste
15 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 2 to 4 tbsp warm water to thin dressing
→ Toppings
17 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Boil noodles following package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
02 - Julienne carrot and cucumber, thinly slice red bell pepper and spring onions, halve sugar snap peas, and chop cilantro. Set all aside.
03 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and sesame oil. Gradually add warm water until dressing is smooth and pourable.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles and prepared vegetables with the peanut dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Divide salad into bowls. Top with roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
