Spicy Thai Peanut Salad with Rice Noodles
Looking for a tasty and spicy side salad? This Spicy Thai Peanut Salad with Rice Noodles is the perfect choice. It combines the bold flavors of peanuts, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper with the freshness of basil, cilantro, and lime. The sauce, made with peanut butter, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, adds a delectable sweetness and tanginess to the dish. The firm tofu, cooked in sesame oil and the flavorful sauce, absorbs all the delicious flavors, making it a hearty addition to the salad. The shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onions, and soaked rice noodles create a medley of textures, while the garnishes of fresh basil leaves, cilantro, red chili pepper, and roasted peanuts add an extra crunch and aroma. This salad is not only packed with bright flavors but is also 100% vegan, making it suitable for those following a plant-based diet. Whether you serve it as a side dish or as a standalone meal, this Spicy Thai Peanut Salad will surely impress your taste buds. Get ready to enjoy a vibrant and healthy meal with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients:
- Peanut butter
- Maple syrup
- Rice vinegar
- Soy sauce (reduced sodium)
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Rice noodles
- Extra firm tofu
- Sesame oil
- Red onion
- Shredded carrots
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh cilantro
- Thai red chili pepper
- Roasted peanuts
- Lime
Cooking steps:
- Start by making the sauce/dressing: Combine peanut butter, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Whisk until well combined.
- Crush the garlic and ginger and add them to the sauce. Stir well.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Soak the rice noodles in boiling water to soften them.
- Cook the tofu in sesame oil and sauce until it absorbs the flavors.
- Slice the red onion into thin round slices.
- Drain and rinse the rice noodles.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded carrots, sliced onions, and rice noodles. Season with the sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the salad to a platter and top it with cooked tofu, fresh basil leaves, cilantro, chili pepper, and roasted peanuts.
- Drizzle the salad with more dressing and lime juice.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious and vegan Spicy Thai Peanut Salad with Rice Noodles!
