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Easy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad Better Than Takeout

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A vibrant and flavorful noodle salad packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 8 oz Rice noodles (Preferably rice stick noodles)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups Purple cabbage (Shredded)
  • 1 cup Carrots (Shredded)
  • 1 cup Edamame beans (Shelled)

Garnishes

  • 4 scallions Scallions (Thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro (Freshly chopped)
  • 0.5 cup Peanuts (Toasted)

Sauce ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice (Freshly squeezed)

Instructions 

  • Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, edamame, and sliced scallions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and lime juice to make the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the vegetables and noodles, tossing to combine.
  • Garnish with toasted peanuts and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of chili flakes or lime zest.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: peanut