Noodle salad with spicy peanut butter dressing is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of Southeast Asia with the convenience of a quick and easy meal. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a flavorful main course, this recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a favorite in your kitchen. With its vibrant colors, textures, and bold flavors, this noodle salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.
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COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles, are ideal for salads because they taste particularly great when served cold. Crunchy vegetables are highlighted here, adding lots of crisp, fresh texture. Substitute with any raw vegetables you have on hand, such as cabbage, carrot, fennel, asparagus, broccoli or cauliflower. The spicy peanut sauce is very adaptable: If you don't want to use peanut butter, you can use any nut or seed butter, like cashew, almond, sunflower or even tahini. Both the soba and the peanut sauce can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge overnight, but wait to combine them until you are ready to eat for the best texture and consistency. The peanut sauce thickens as it sits, so add a tablespoon or two of water to loosen it up, if necessary.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the soba, stir to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Rinse under cold water until the noodles are completely cold.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, chile oil or hot sauce, and garlic. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until the sauce is a pourable consistency. Taste and add more chile oil or hot sauce as desired; set aside.
- Cut the zucchini or cucumber and radishes into 1/8-inch thick slices, then cut into thin matchsticks. Slice the peppers into 1/8-inch pieces. Place them all in a large bowl.
- Loosen the soba noodles by running them under some water, then allow to drain again. Add them to the vegetables, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil and toss to combine.
- When you are ready to serve, drizzle with spicy peanut sauce and top with peanuts, scallions and cilantro. Serve immediately, with lime wedges alongside.
NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING
Make and share this Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mizzy
Categories Asian
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend.
- Set dressing aside.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Transfer pasta to medium bowl.
- Add bell pepper and green onions.
- Pour dressing over; toss to coat.
- Season salad with salt and pepper.
- Line serving bowl with lettuce leaves.
- Transfer salad to prepared bowl.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 665.9, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 13.1
SPICY VEGETARIAN PEANUT NOODLE SALAD
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, vinegar, chile, sugar, Dijon, coriander and soy until smooth. Whisk in the canola oil and check for seasoning. In a large bowl, toss dressing with the pasta, cucumbers, bell pepper and scallions. Check for seasoning.
- PLATING: Serve in large serving bowl. Garnish with peanuts.
- BEVERAGE: Sparkling water with fresh lime and lemon.
NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING
Provided by Juli Tsuchiya-Waldron
Categories Salad Ginger Nut Pasta Side Quick & Easy Peanut Winter Poker/Game Night Bon Appétit Japan Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Set dressing aside.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer pasta to medium bowl. Add bell pepper and green onions. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Line serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Transfer salad to prepared bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.
SPRING ROLL SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling-hot water; let stand 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain the noodles very well, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl and use kitchen shears to snip the noodles a handful of times.
- Add the carrots, bean sprouts, parsley, basil, mint, cucumber and romaine to the bowl with the noodles. Add the Peanut Dressing and toss to coat the noodles and vegetables. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
- Whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Thin out with a little water until a nice spoonable consistency.
PEANUT NOODLE PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, water, salt, whole grain linguine, large carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, peanuts
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, water, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and water.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
- Combine pasta with the sliced vegetables in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight. To serve, garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT-GINGER DRESSING
This is an easy salad for hot summer nights, and actually it's great year-round. You can substitute cooked roast beef slices or shrimp for the chicken.
Provided by Sherbg
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the dressing, place the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth together in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin the dressing to your taste by adding more chicken broth or water.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place pasta into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken, carrots, green onions, red pepper, celery, and cilantro to the bowl with the linguine. Pour the dressing over the noodle-chicken mixture and toss until mixture is evenly coated. Divide the salad among eight serving plates, and sprinkle peanuts over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 745.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
COLD SESAME NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING
This wonderful Asian noodle salad is from "Perfect Party Food" by Diane Phillips, who is known as the Do-Ahead Diva. I've attended cooking classes taught by Ms. Phillips and she is an awesome cook and instructor. I love the way she provides Do-Ahead tips throughout the recipe instructions. I have all her cookbooks, but in my humble opinion, Perfect Party Food (a James Beard Award winner) is her best.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta, toss with 1 T. of the sesame oil. **Do-Ahead Tip: cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
- In a blender or food processor, process together the remaining 1 T. sesame oil, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth. Taste for soy and sugar. **Do-Ahead Tip: refrigerate up to 3 days. Let come to room temperature and whisk before using.
- Microwave the snow peas on High or plunge into boiling water for 1 minute. Shock in ice water, pat dry, and cut in half on the diagonal. **Can omit this step if they are young and tender.
- Add the snow peas, scallions, carrots, 2 T. of the peanuts, and 1 T. of the sesame seeds to the linguine. Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. **Do-Ahead Tip: cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- One hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator and toss with more dressing if needed. Garnish with the remaining 2 T. of peanuts and 1 T. of sesame seeds.
- Note from contributor - I omit the 2 T. vegetable oil and use water in it's place. The dressing is a bit thinner, but healthier. Additions I enjoy: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, several radishes - slivered, red pepper flakes for some "heat", and chopped red pepper for their vitamins and a splash of color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 454.1, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and noodles will make your salad more flavorful and nutritious.
- Choose the right noodles: There are many different types of noodles that can be used in a noodle salad, so choose one that you like and that will hold up well to the dressing.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
- Don't overcook the noodles: Noodles should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unappetizing.
- Add some heat: If you like spicy food, add a little cayenne pepper or Sriracha sauce to the dressing. You can also add some chopped jalapeños or serrano peppers.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Noodle salad with spicy peanut butter dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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