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asian noodle salad

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

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.

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

Ingredients For asian noodle salad

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

How To Make asian noodle salad

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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