This Thai Peanut Noodle Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish featuring soba noodles, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, tangy peanut dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it combines the flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy with the crunch of bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage. This salad is not only vegan and gluten-free but also customizable, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. Ready in just 25 minutes, it offers a quick and healthy option that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
Servings 3
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Equipment
Large Pot
Mixing bowls
Knife and Cutting Board
Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Salad:
8.8ozSoba Noodles(250 grams)
1cupFrozen Shelled Edamame(150 grams)
1/2Cabbage headthinly sliced (200 grams)
1largeCarrotsjulienned (100 grams)
2Bell Peppers: 1 red and 1 yellowthinly sliced (2 medium, 200 grams)
2Green Onionschopped (50 grams)
For the Dressing:
1/4cupPeanut Butter(60 grams)
2tbspSoy Sauce
1tbspSriracha:
2tbspRice Vinegar
1tbspBrown Sugar
2clovesGarlicminced
1inchGinger:grated
Wateras needed to thin
Instructions
Cook the Noodles:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the noodles.
Prepare the Vegetables:
Thinly slice the red cabbage.
Julienne the carrot.
Thinly slice the red and yellow bell peppers.
Chop the green onions.
Cook and shell the edamame if not already done.
Prepare the Sauce:
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Mix well until smooth and creamy. If too thick, add water to thin to the desired consistency.
Layer the Salad:
In large meal prep containers, layer the sauce, vegetables, and noodles.
Store the Salad:
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve the Salad:
Mix everything together before eating.
Notes
Customize the spice level with more or less sriracha.
Fresh herbs like cilantro, Thai basil, and mint can enhance the flavor.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Perfect for vegan meal prep and quick lunches.