Thai Noodle Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
58%
Thai Noodle Salad
25 min.
8
363kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen? This Thai Noodle Salad is not just a dish; it's a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish at your next gathering, or even as a main course, this salad is versatile and satisfying.

Imagine the crunch of fresh vegetables like julienned cucumber and grated carrots, combined with the delightful texture of udon noodles. The star of this dish is the creamy, rich peanut butter dressing, infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the freshness of mint and the crunch of roasted peanuts.

Not only is this salad a feast for the senses, but it’s also a healthy choice, boasting a balanced caloric profile and a vegetarian-friendly recipe that everyone can enjoy. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delicious dish that serves eight, making it perfect for family meals or entertaining friends. Serve it chilled on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, and watch as it becomes the star of your dining table. Dive into this Thai Noodle Salad and experience a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  •  carrots grated
  • 0.5 cup crunchy peanut butter unsalted
  •  cucumber julienned
  • tablespoon sesame oil dark
  • cups bean sprouts fresh
  • teaspoon ginger fresh grated
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • clove garlic minced
  •  green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • cup peanuts chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  • tablespoons rice wine vinegar 
  • head romaine lettuce 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • ounces udon noodles 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the udon noodles for about five minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold running water and let cool.
  3. Whisk the peanut butter, milk, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well blended.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cucumber, sprouts, carrot, green onions and mint. Wisk the peanut butter dressing and pour it over the salad. Stir until well coated and serve chilled on a bed of romaine leaves.
  5. Garnish with the roasted and chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein17.05%
Fat47.79%
Carbs35.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.18
Glycemic Load
11.27
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.390869316847%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.43mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.12kcal
18.16%
Fat:20.53g
31.59%
Saturated Fat:3.21g
20.09%
Carbohydrates:33.98g
11.33%
Net Carbohydrates:26.17g
9.52%
Sugar:8.25g
9.17%
Cholesterol:1.83mg
0.61%
Sodium:827.12mg
35.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.48g
32.96%
Vitamin A:9579.17IU
191.58%
Vitamin K:112.53µg
107.17%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.37%
Folate:197.69µg
49.42%
Fiber:7.81g
31.23%
Vitamin B3:6.08mg
30.4%
Magnesium:90.62mg
22.65%
Phosphorus:202.5mg
20.25%
Copper:0.39mg
19.74%
Potassium:661.03mg
18.89%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.31%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.38%
Iron:2.52mg
14.02%
Vitamin C:10.93mg
13.25%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.09%
Calcium:97.27mg
9.73%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.41%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.15%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9%
Selenium:3.65µg
5.21%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.37%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%
Source:Allrecipes