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Asian Noodle Salad

Asian Noodle Salad

The ultimate in fresh and vibrant flavors, this Asian Noodle Salad combines crisp vegetables with delicate noodles in a zesty sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or a crowd-pleasing side, this easy weeknight dinner is customizable and utterly delicious. Make it tonight and discover a refreshing dish that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Coconut Aminos
  • 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fish Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger grated, more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic grated, more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil plus more to put on noodles
  • 1/2 lime Lime juiced, more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, more to taste
  • 1 package Vermicelli Rice Noodles cooked based on package instructions
  • 2 carrots Carrots sliced thin
  • 1 Red bell pepper Red Bell Pepper sliced thin
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper Yellow Bell Pepper sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup Scallions sliced thin
  • 1/4 purple cabbage Purple Cabbage sliced thin
  • 1 cup Snap Peas
  • 1 cucumber Cucumber sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro roughly chopped, more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken Shredded Chicken
  • 1 Cooked de-shelled edamame Cooked Edamame
  • 1 Chopped peanuts Chopped Peanuts
  • 1 More Cilantro More Cilantro
  • 1 Fresh lime wedges Fresh Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Chef's Knife
  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Add all sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until combined. Set aside.
  2. Toss chopped veggies, rice noodles, cilantro, and sesame seeds into a medium mixing bowl. Add in chicken if using. Pour in sauce and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Serve cold topped with protein, scallions, and peanuts if adding.
  4. Store: Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep in mind that the noodles will absorb the sauce as it sits, so the leftovers may be a bit dry. If you want to give it a refresh, whip up some extra sauce to add later on! Add an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice, too!

Notes

  • Cook noodles al dente: A little bite helps them hold up better in the sauce.
  • Chop everything evenly: Make sure all of the veggies are pretty uniform in size so they incorporate well together.
  • Customize: Feel free to add other veggies, proteins, etc., like broccoli florets, chopped zucchini, chickpeas, or shredded turkey.
  • Storing: Keep in mind that the noodles will absorb the sauce as it sits, so the leftovers may be a bit dry. If you want to give it a refresh, whip up some extra sauce to add later on! Add an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice, too!