THAI-INSPIRED NOODLE SALAD

Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad image

A zesty treat--goes great with bbq'd chicken and a beer. If you're feeling adventurous mix in 1/2 cup of shredded dried seaweed (nori) just before serving.

Provided by Christiana Heins

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

15 ounces dried soba noodles
1 ½ teaspoons dark sesame oil
⅓ cup rice vinegar
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 cup finely grated carrot
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.
Pour sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice into a large bowl. Mix in lime zest, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrots, cilantro, and peanuts.
Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into dressing mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and vinegar. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1068.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g