Asian Cold Noodle Salad

 

Asian cold noodle salad

I love this meal for family dinner because it’s so pretty and tastes delicious too. It’s balanced between the major macronutrients and it’s loaded with goodness. And it’s fully customizable. It’s a must-try!


Ingredients

Main

  • 1 package egg noodles

  • 3 large carrot, shredded

  • 5 radishes, sliced thinly

  • 3 cups red cabbage

  • 3 cups green cabbage

  • 1 large cucumber, sliced thinly

  • 1/4 cup cilantro

  • 1/4 cup mint leaves

  • 3 green onions, sliced

  • 1/2 large red onion

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp chunky peanut butter

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 4 tbsp light soy sauce or liquid aminos

  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger

  • 3 clove garlic, pressed

  • 2 tsp Sriracha sauce or 1 tsp dried chilli flakes

Instructions

  • First, you want to pickle the red onion- finely dice onions and add to a small jar and cover with rice wine vinegar

  • boil water and cook pasta according to directions

  • prepare and chop all the veggies

  • make the dressing - add all ingredients to a mason jar and stir/shake to mix

  • drain pasta and rinse with cold water - then use half the dressing to dress the noodles and put into the fridge to cool for an hour or so

  • when ready, layer all the veggies on top of the noodles and then dress and toss

  • top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions - and enjoy!