Ingredients

• 1 package of Asian-style noodles (such as soba or udon)
• 2 cups of shredded carrots
• 2 cups of shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup of chopped green onions
• 1 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1 cup of chopped unsalted peanuts

Asian Sauce

• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon of sriracha sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Asian-style noodles according to package directions. Rinse and drain well.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, shredded purple cabbage, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped unsalted peanuts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic cloves, and sriracha sauce (if using).
4. Pour the Asian sauce over the noodle salad and toss well to coat.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

This noodle salad with peanuts and Asian sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of crispy vegetables, tender noodles, and crunchy peanuts is simply irresistible. Plus, the homemade Asian sauce is easy to make and adds just the right amount of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors to the dish.

You can serve this noodle salad as a main dish or a side dish. Either way, it’s a healthy and delicious meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.