Let’s make a veggie rainbow. Then add some noodles to it. And pour some silky, smooth, spicy peanut sauce all over this healthy flavoursome Thai salad. Hey, don’t wait now! Just dig in! 

This fast and easy recipe gets ready in under 30 minutes and it’s just the right balance of comfort and healthy food. Ideal for weeknight dinners or quick work lunch breaks; I assure you that your belly will be in a happy place after enjoying this platter of goodness. 

Keep safe and have a good rest of the week!

Rainbow Noodle Salad

  • Servings: 2
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Enjoy the steps!

Ingredients

  • Noodles
  • 150 grams rice noodles
  • 1/4 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salad 
  • 1/4 cup red & yellow bell peppers, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup purple cabbage, finely sliced 
  • 1/4 cup carrots finely sliced
  • 1 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 6-8 broccolini stalks (or broccoli florets)
  • A handful of baby spinach
  • Optional: jalapeños, pink radish, raw mango
  • Garnish: 2-3 tbsp of roasted peanuts, 1 lime wedge, finely chopped cilantro
  • Thai Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon warm water
  • 1 tablespoon each of honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon each of red cayenne pepper, salt, and sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Cook the noodles as per the package instructions. Oil them lightly so that they don’t become sticky. Keep aside. Cut veggies as suggested in the ingredients list. 
  2. On a platter, arrange all the veggies and noodles. I forgot to add red onion, please don’t miss it as it adds a lot more crunch to the salad. Leave some space in the centre to put the dressing bowl. 
  3. In a mug, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour the dressing into the bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.
  4. Place the dressing bowl in the centre of the platter.  Big yum is ready to be served!

Tips: 

  • Adjust the sauce flavours (sweetness, garlickyness)  and consistency as per your liking.
  • Add cayenne pepper only if you’d like the sauce to be spicy.
  • To make a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey in the sauce.