Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

This cold noodle salad with Asian flavors features spicy soba noodles and crunchy peanuts for a make-ahead dish perfect for picnics and barbecues.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 15 ounces dried soba noodles
• 1 cup finely grated carrot
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.33333334326744 cup soy sauce
• 0.33333334326744 cup rice vinegar
• 1.5 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 0.25 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

Pour rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil into a large bowl. Mix in brown sugar, lime zest, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrot, cilantro, and peanuts until well combined.

Step 3

Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into carrot mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Serve cold.