Cold Spicy Cashew Noodles

Dive into the bold and refreshing flavors of Cold Spicy Cashew Noodles, a vibrant dish that's perfect for warm days or as a make-ahead meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender rice noodles with a creamy, flavor-packed cashew butter sauce, spiked with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a kick of sriracha. Tossed with crisp, colorful veggies like red bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers, and finished with cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and a hint of lime, this dish delivers a harmonious balance of heat, sweetness, and tang. Ready in just 25 minutes, these chilled noodles are not only vegan-friendly but also ideal for meal prep, making them an irresistible option for lunch, dinner, or a picnic treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Rice noodles
• 0.5 cup Cashew butter
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2-3 tablespoons Water
• 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 1 Cucumber, julienned
• 3 Scallions, sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse them under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice noodles with the cashew sauce. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.

Step 4

Add the red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and scallions to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.

Step 5

Transfer the noodles to a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Step 6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours for a chilled version. Garnish with additional lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(966.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1446.1

Total Fat 86.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2869.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 51.8g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.0mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1783.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 41.0%