Description
Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing is a delightful combination of freshness and flavor, making it an ideal dish for various occasions. This vibrant salad features tender glass noodles, juicy shrimp, and an array of crisp vegetables all enveloped in a creamy peanut dressing that elevates the entire dish. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a quick and nutritious meal that can double as an appetizer or main course. Perfect for summer barbecues or light dinners, this salad is not only satisfying but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cooked glass noodles or rice noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 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 thinly
- 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: Microwave peanut butter until softened. Whisk with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth; set aside.
- Prepare Shrimp: Boil shrimp until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
- Cook Noodles: In the same boiling water, cook glass noodles per package instructions; drain and cool slightly.
- Assemble Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine noodles, shrimp, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, jalapeño, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and sriracha if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg