Vegetables like carrots, cucumber, and cabbage are thinly sliced or “noodled” and tossed in a bright, citrusy peanut dressing with a kick thanks to red pepper flake. It’s like summer in a bowl. Let us show you how it’s done! This 30-minute noodle salad begins with making the sauce, which is inspired by Thai flavors. The creamy base is your choice of either peanut or cashew butter. Lime juice is added for tanginess, garlic for zing, and red pepper flake for heat. Coconut aminos add saltiness and depth of flavor, while maple syrup (or honey) rounds it out with a little sweetness. The result: A sauce so good you might be tempted to eat it by the spoonful! Next come the veggies! For a rainbow of colors (and antioxidants), we chose red bell pepper, carrots, kale, cucumber, snap peas, and red cabbage. But these could be switched up depending on availability and personal preference! And to complete the rainbow and add natural sweetness, we added fresh mango. We used mostly raw veggies to keep the salad fresh and crisp. But to enhance the flavor of the snap peas, you can (optionally) choose to steam them. This, of course, means the salad is no longer raw. For garnish, we add cilantro for freshness and sunflower and/or sesame seeds for crunch. And for a more filling meal and extra protein, you could optionally choose to top with Peanut Marinated Tempeh or Almond Butter Tofu.
How to Make Veggie Noodles
To make veggie noodles, we like using a vegetable peeler, mandolin, and/or knife, depending on the veggie. Using a spiralizer is also an option for some veggies. These are our preferred methods:
Bell pepper – knife or mandolin Carrot – vegetable peeler or spiralizer Cabbage – mandolin or knife Cucumber – vegetable peeler, mandolin, or spiralizer Kale – knife
We hope you LOVE this noodle salad! It’s:Savory-sweetLightVibrantVersatileSatisfying& Fresh! It’s the perfect plant-based side or meal for warmer weather! Serve on its own or with other Thai-inspired dishes such as our Green Pea Curry Hummus, Easy Tofu Pad Thai, or Pad Thai Spring Rolls.
More Noodle Salad Recipes
Blissed-Out Thai Salad with Peanut Tempeh Thai Noodle Bowls with Almond Butter Tofu Vegan Macaroni Salad Roasted Broccoli Pasta Salad with Hemp Pesto
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