Asian Noodle Salad
This salad is a meal by itself, balanced with a variety of colorful veggies, edamame, and whole-grain pasta. The sweet and slightly spicy peanut dressing pairs well with the mix of Asian-style veggies. If you’re looking for an easy salad that’s entree-worthy and requires no cooking other than boiling noodles, add this recipe to your menu!
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Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Kitchen Tools
- High Speed Blender
- Large Pot & Colander
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatulas and spoons
- Knives & Cutting Board
Yields: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or 1-2 pitted dates)
- 1-2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter (100% peanuts)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 oz package whole grain thin spaghetti or soba noodles
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped kale
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Directions
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy. Set aside. (It may thicken a bit as it sits.)
- Cook the noodles according to the packaged instructions and rinse in a colander with cold water.
- Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add the noodles and dressing and toss thoroughly. Garnish with the chopped peanuts and serve.
Tips & Hints
- We love to use seasonal veggies so you can try any combination you enjoy. You can easily add baked tofu or tempeh in place of edamame or any favorite legume.
Grocery List
Produce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped kale
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 4 green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Grains, Nuts & Seeds
- 1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter (100% peanuts)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 8 ounce package of whole grain thin spaghetti or soba noodles
Condiments & Sauces
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
Baking & Spices
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or 1-2 pitted dates)
Frozen Foods
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame