Spicy Asian Cold Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing
Add a combination of colorful vegetables and a spicy Asian peanut dressing, and soba noodles are transformed into a fabulous cold noodle salad perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Dressing
- 1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey , or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, or rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, toasted
- 2 to 3 teaspoons chili crisp, or chili crunch
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 to 5 tablespoons water, or as needed
For the Salad
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, Diamond
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 1 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
- 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, salted, chopped
- 4 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir until blended. Whisk 3 to 5 tablespoons of water into the dressing mixture until the dressing is thick yet pourable. Set aside
- Bring a saucepan with 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and stir to keep them from sticking together; continue to cook following the time as indicated in package directions. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them with cold water until cold.
- Transfer the cold noodles to a serving bowl and toss with the cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil.
- Just before serving, add about half of the dressing to the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss and add more dressing, as desired. Top with the green onions, cilantro leaves, and a few tablespoons of chopped peanuts.
- Serve the noodle salad along with the lime wedges and any leftover dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 3134mgPotassium: 696mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3331IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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