Peanut Lime Noodle Salad with Cabbage and Carrots
In short: Thin rice noodles with shredded cabbage, carrots and peppers in a creamy peanut, lime and ginger dressing. Good warm or cold. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 425 kcal
Rice noodles, crunchy raw vegetables and a thick peanut and lime dressing make a salad that eats like a meal and needs almost no cooking. The noodles take only a few minutes in boiling water, and the sauce is whisked in a bowl. It works warm or cold, which makes it equally good for a quick dinner or a packed lunch. Add baked tofu or edamame if you want extra protein.
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles following the packet, usually 3 to 5 minutes in boiling water. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again thoroughly. Snip them a few times with scissors if they are very long.
- For the dressing, whisk the peanut butter, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili flakes in a bowl. Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it pours like thick cream.
- Put the noodles in a large bowl and pour over most of the dressing. Toss with tongs until each strand is coated.
- Add the cabbage, carrots, pepper, spring onions and herbs.
- Toss again, then taste and adjust with more lime juice or tamari.
- Divide among bowls and top with the chopped peanuts and the rest of the dressing.
Tips
- Rice noodles stick together as they cool. Toss them with the dressing soon after rinsing, or with a teaspoon of sesame oil if you need to wait.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter and top the salad with sesame seeds in place of peanuts.
Questions and answers
Can I make peanut noodle salad ahead of time?
Yes. Keep the dressing separate from the noodles and vegetables for up to 3 days and toss everything together before eating. The sauce thickens in the fridge, so thin it with a little water.
Is this peanut noodle salad spicy?
It is mild with the chili flakes listed. Add more chili flakes, chili sauce or fresh chili for more heat.
Can I use other noodles?
Yes. Soba, spaghetti or wheat noodles all work, but they are not gluten-free. Cook them as the packet says.
How long does it take to make Peanut Lime Noodle Salad with Cabbage and Carrots?
About 25 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 5 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Peanut Lime Noodle Salad with Cabbage and Carrots?
About 425 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 425 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 525 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
