Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

This refreshing cold noodle salad is made with rice noodles, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, scallions, and crushed peanuts. It’s tossed in a spicy peanut sauce that combines peanut butter, sriracha, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil for a burst of flavor.

Perfect for warm days or as a side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

Easy Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad Recipe

This Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad features a delightful mix of textures and flavors, with tender rice noodles complemented by crunchy vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup scallions, sliced
1/2 cup crushed peanuts for garnish
For the Peanut Sauce:
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Cook the Noodles: Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sriracha, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and scallions.
Toss with Sauce: Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve: Transfer the salad to serving bowls and top with crushed peanuts for added crunch. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Fat: 18g
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 40g

Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad