This Cold noodle salad with peanut dressing is an easy, make-ahead recipe, perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish. It is loaded with crunchy veggies and mixed with the most delicious creamy peanut sauce. Healthy, filling and vegan this great recipe is a crowd pleaser!
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, preferable natural
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oli
- 2 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ cup hot water, or more as needed
- 11 oz (300 g) noodles of your choice (rice noodles, udon noodles, ramen or linguini)
- 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
- 2 carrots, finely sliced using a vegetable peeler
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely sliced or shredded
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Peanuts, chili, coriander, sesame seeds and lime wedges
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Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large serving bowl.
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Meanwhile the noodles are cooking, make the peanut sace.
Add all the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little water at a time.
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Chop the veggie and place them in the bowl with the cold noodles. Pour over the peanut sauce, and toss well to combine.
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Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, chili, cilantro and a lime wedge.