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Easy and yummy bowl of asian noodle salad ready to serve a crowd.
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Cold Asian Noodle Salad

This Cold Asian Noodle Salad is hearty and loaded with healthy ingredients! It’s made with vermicelli noodles and tons of fresh, colorful veggies tossed in a spicy, salty, and tangy nut butter sauce!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated, more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic grated, more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oils plus more to put on noodles
  • 1/2 lime juiced more to taste
  • Optional 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes more to taste

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 8.8 oz package Vermicelli Rice noodles cooked based on package instructions
  • 2 carrots sliced thin
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup scallions sliced thin
  • 1/4 purple cabbage sliced thin
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 cucumber sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro roughly chopped, more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Optional Add-Ins

  • Shredded rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken
  • Cooked de-shelled edamame
  • Chopped peanuts
  • More Cilantro
  • Fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  • Add all sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until combined. Set aside.
  • Toss chopped veggies, rice noodles, cilantro, and sesame seeds into a medium mixing bowl. Add in chicken if using. Pour in sauce and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve cold topped with protein, scallions, and peanuts if adding.
  • Store: Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.  Keep in mind that the noodles will absorb the sauce as it sits, so the leftovers may be a bit dry. If you want to give it a refresh, whip up some extra sauce to add later on! Add an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice, too!

Notes

  • Cook the noodles al dente. A little bite helps them hold up better in the sauce.
  • Chop everything evenly. Make sure all of the veggies are pretty uniform in size so they incorporate well all together.
  • Customize! Feel free to add other veggies, proteins, etc. Broccoli florets, chopped zucchini, chickpeas, shredded turkey, etc.
  • Storing. Keep in mind that the noodles will absorb the sauce as it sits, so the leftovers may be a bit dry. If you want to give it a refresh, whip up some extra sauce to add later on! Add an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice, too!

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.7g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 3.9g