Description
Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing is a colorful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad features tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, nutty peanut dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a quick lunch, this recipe is both versatile and easy to make. With just 25 minutes from kitchen to table, you’ll have more time to enjoy your meal and impress your guests with this delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cooked glass noodles or rice noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 1/4 small red cabbage, shredded
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1/2 medium jalapeño, diced (seeds removed)
- 1/2 large seedless English cucumber, cubed
- 2 green onions (scallions), sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Heat peanut butter in a microwave-safe cup for 30 seconds. Combine with remaining dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Boil shrimp in water for about 2-3 minutes until pink. Use a slotted spoon to remove them.
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and cool for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients including shrimp and noodles. Toss well with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with optional sriracha on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 165mg