Asian Noodle Salad
This Asian Noodle Salad stays fresh and flavorful for days thanks to a simple dressing trick and properly cooked soba noodles. Learn how to keep the vegetables crisp, the noodles chewy, and the peanut dressing perfectly seasoned every time.
Ingredients
- 1 large garlic clove grated
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 10 ounces dried soba noodles
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¾ cup shredded carrots (about 2 small carrots)
- ¾ cup thinly sliced cucumber (about 1/3 of an English cucumber)
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In large bowl, whisk garlic, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice and ginger until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in canola oil and sesame oil until dressing is emulsified. Place half of dressing in small covered bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve salad.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool. Drain very well.
- Add drained noodles to remaining dressing in large bowl and toss until well combined. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days before serving.
- Just before serving, add onions, bell pepper, carrots, cucumber and reserved dressing to noodles and toss until well combined.
- Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro and serve immediately.
Calories: 370kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 692mg, Potassium: 334mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 2387IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg
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