Thai Noodle Salad

Easy Thai noodle salad made with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. A quick, flavorful recipe perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks.

Course Main Course, Pasta Main Dish

Cuisine American, Thai

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 311kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz. linguine divided
3 Tbsp. sesame oil
6 green onions chopped (save some for garnish)
5 cloves garlic minced
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger grated
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce I used 1 Tbsp. as some of my family don't like too much heat
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
1 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped peanuts chopped green onion and chopped cilantro for topping

Instructions

Cook 12 oz. linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water, until tender but firm to the bite
Drain well and place pasta in a large serving bowl
Toss with 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
In a large frying pan, heat remaining sesame oil over medium heat, add green onions, garlic and ginger
Saute for a couple of minutes
Then add peanut butter, honey and soy sauce, along with rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce
Cook for one minute longer
Add to the pasta, bean sprouts and carrots and toss together
Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onions and cilantro
Serve at room temperature
Good made ahead and left out until serving time

Notes

Don’t overcook the noodles. Cook just until tender, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and keep them from getting mushy. This also helps prevent sticking.

Add in other vegetables. Thinly sliced peppers and cabbage are another great addition to this salad..

Customize with protein. Add grilled chicken, shrimp, steak, or tofu to turn this salad into a satisfying main dish. It’s a great way to use leftover cooked protein.

Adjust the dressing to taste. Like it spicier? Add a little sriracha or red pepper flakes. Want it sweeter? Stir in a touch more honey. Thai-inspired flavors are easy to balance to your preference.

Make it ahead. This salad is perfect for prepping in advance. Store the dressing separately if making more than a few hours ahead, then toss everything together before serving for the freshest flavor and texture.

Serve at room temperature. But it can also be served warm or chilled.

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