asian noodle salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Aug 7, 2023

This easy Asian Noodle Salad is colorful, crunchy, and delicious. It is loaded with fresh vegetables and Asian noodles, all drizzled in a sweet and savory ginger peanut dressing. It is flavor packed and quick, making it an ideal side dish for a weeknight, or add protein like crispy or grilled chicken or shrimp to make a complete meal.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • ASIAN NOODLE SALAD
  • 8 ounces udon rice noodles or gluten-free soba noodles
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 12 ounces broccoli slaw
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¾ cup roasted unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • PEANUT GINGER DRESSING
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger or ginger paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons fresh chili paste (optional, see notes)

How To Make asian noodle salad

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil and cook your noodles according to package directions. Drain the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again to remove as much water as possible.
  • Step 2
    Add the cooked and drained noodles to a large serving bowl and top with red bell pepper, broccoli slaw mix, cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
  • Step 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, and chili paste. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Step 4
    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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