Noodle Salad with Sesame Peanut Dressing

[SilentSeeker]

Hi everyone! As someone of Asian descent, this dish is always a staple during special occasions or sometimes when you're just craving the comfort of foods from your childhood. It's Super yummy! Give it a try!

Ingredients​

DRESSING

• ▢1/4 cup peanut butter , preferably smooth (Note 1)
• ▢1 tbsp sesame oil , toasted (Note 2)
• ▢1 tbsp canola oil (or other neutral oil)
• ▢2 tbsp soy sauce (Note 3)
• ▢2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• ▢1 tbsp sriracha (adjust spiciness to taste)
• ▢2 tbsp lime juice (sub rice or cider vinegar)
• ▢1 garlic clove , minced
• ▢2 to 4 tbsp water , if needed

SALAD​

• ▢350g / 12 oz fresh egg noodles (about 4 cups, packed)
• ▢1.5 cups carrot , julienned (1 large or 2 small carrots)
• ▢2 cups beansprouts
• ▢1.5 cups green beans , halved
• ▢1.5 cups red bell pepper/capsicum , finely sliced (1 large)
• ▢3 green onion stems , finely sliced on the diagonal
• ▢1 tbsp white sesame seeds (preferably toasted)

Instructions​

• Prepare noodles according to packet directions (most just require soaking in hot water). Drain, rinse and set aside to cool.
• Dressing - Mix together Dressing ingredients, using water only if needed to loosen so it can be tossed through salad. If you reduce Sriracha, might need to add smidge more lime.
• Beans - Steam or boil green greens until just cooked, tender but still crisp. Drain under running water to cool.
• Toss - Place salad ingredients in a big bowl, toss with dressing.
• Garnish with sesame seeds then serve at room temp. Keeps 4 days in the fridge.

 

[fluffyiyoyo]

The peanut dressing sounds incredible, and it's packed with fresh veggies ..YUM!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!