Description
A fresh and vibrant Asian noodle salad tossed with a zesty ginger-lime dressing and crunchy peanuts.
Ingredients
200g rice noodles
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Extra lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions until just tender.
Rinse noodles under cold water and drain completely.
Whisk grated ginger, lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, honey or maple syrup, and sesame oil in a bowl.
Slice cucumber and bell pepper into thin strips.
Grate carrot, chop green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves.
Combine noodles, vegetables, and herbs in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over and toss gently until coated.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts before serving.
Add extra herbs or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Adjust the ginger-lime dressing to your taste by balancing sweetness and acidity. Toast peanuts lightly for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly with boiling pasta
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0