Asian Noodle Salad

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces rice noodles

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 cup julienned red bell peppers

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 4 green onions (chopped)

  • Roasted peanuts (for serving)

  • Lime wedges (for serving)

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha (or to taste)

  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

  • 1 inch fresh ginger (peeled)

  • 2 garlic cloves

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the noodles according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots, bell peppers, cilantro and green onions on top and set aside.

  3. 3

    To make the dressing, place the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, sesame oil, sriracha, sugar, ginger and garlic in a small blender or food processor and blend until well combined and smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the rice noodles and vegetables, and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve at room temperature or chilled with roasted peanuts and lime wedges, if desired.