Thai Noodle Salad takes your taste buds on an exotic adventure.
Combining Thai-inspired flavors and ingredients to create a colorful salad is easy!
Why not add a tropical spin to a mundane pasta salad to make meal time more exciting?
Jessica Gavin
One bowl delivers a satisfying mix of noodles, veggies, and fruit.
Generously drizzle some sweet and savory peanut dressing on top to make this an irresistible, craveable salad.
However, eating the same plate of plants and carbs can get mundane.
Jessica Gavin
One easy way to switch things up is to incorporate some exotic pantry ingredients for a welcomed flavor change.
What Is in Thai Noodle Salad?
Whole cilantro leaves and sliced green onions add herbaceous notes.
Jessica Gavin
Roasted and chopped peanuts are sprinkled on top for a rich, nutty flavor and extra crunch.
What Are the Ingredients in Peanut Sauce?
Im a big believer that a good salad dressing ties everything together.
Jessica Gavin
This smooth and luscious sauce effortlessly whisks into a pourable blend.
To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
I also use this dressing as a dip for crudites and fresh spring rolls.
Jessica Gavin
Its a versatile sauce, not just for salad, and it stores beautifully.
What Are the Best Noodles to Buy?
When selecting noodles for the salad, dried rice noodles are my top pick.
Jessica Gavin
I used the wider pad Thai style for this recipe.
However, thinner rice noodles work great too.
If this happens, its an easy fix!
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Simply rinse the noodles under cool water and gently separate with a fork or fingers.
Toss them with the rest of the salad ingredients when ready to devour.
Can I Make This Salad Ahead of Time?
All of the salad ingredients are very robust and will keep about three days after prepping.
The dressing can be made and stored in an airtight container for five days.
Toss together when ready to serve.
Serve with extra garnishes like chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and more dressing.
Leftovers will wilt a bit, but keep well for 3 to 4 days.
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This also makes a great dinner salad topped with cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Add rice noodles, stirring occasionally, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a colander, drain, and rinse with cool water until noodles are cold.
Allow to drain well until ready to add to the salad.
If noodles stick together, rinse them in cool water to separate.
Put a large serving bowl nearby and add each element to the bowl as you slice or chop it.
Add the rice noodles to the bowl with the vegetables, herbs, and peanuts.
Pour half of the dressing over the salad.
Garnish salad with additional cilantro leaves, green onions, and chopped peanuts.
Serve the remaining dressing on the side.
