Peanut Lime Noodle Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Peanut Lime Noodle Salad, a flavor-packed dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep! This refreshing recipe combines tender rice noodles with a colorful medley of crisp vegetables like julienned red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and crunchy purple cabbage. Tossed in a creamy homemade peanut-lime dressing infused with zesty lime juice, nutty sesame oil, and a hint of ginger, this salad offers a harmonious balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. Topped with roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and optional sesame seeds for added crunch, it’s a satisfying meal or side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Bursting with texture and wholesome ingredients, this noodle salad is naturally vegetarian, with an easy vegan-friendly option.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons
• 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 stalks green onions, chopped
• 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 0.25 cup peanut butter, creamy
• 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables: julienne the red bell pepper, shred the carrot, slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, and thinly slice the purple cabbage. Chop the cilantro and green onions.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined. If the dressing is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it out to a pourable consistency.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice noodles, prepared vegetables, and chopped cilantro. Pour the peanut lime dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with the chopped roasted peanuts, sesame seeds (if using), and additional green onions.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a refreshing meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1255.4

Total Fat 69.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2112.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.0g
Protein 41.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401.1mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2367.0mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 41.1%