Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing Recipe

This vibrant noodle salad, inspired by a gourmet magazine recipe, is a quick and easy side dish that's bursting with flavor! The creamy, spicy peanut butter dressing perfectly complements the crunchy noodles and fresh veggies. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 343.8 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing

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How to Make Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and creamy.
  2. Set the dressing aside.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  4. Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
  6. Pour the peanut butter dressing over the pasta mixture.
  7. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  8. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves.
  10. Transfer the noodle salad to the prepared bowl.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

13g

Carbs

13g