How to Make Thai Noodle Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly encapsulates this is the Thai Noodle Salad. This refreshing and zesty salad is a popular street food in Thailand, and it's easy to see why. The combination of fresh vegetables, chewy rice noodles, and a tangy, spicy dressing makes this dish a delight to the senses.

One of the great things about Thai Noodle Salad is its versatility. You can customize it to your liking, adding your favorite vegetables, p...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 4 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Break pasta into small pieces and add to boiling water; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cabbage, carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onions, and shrimp.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, tahini, rice wine vinegar and sweet chile sauce. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Ten minutes before serving, toss the sauce with the cabbage mixture until evenly coated. Garnish with remaining cilantro, green onions, peanuts and black sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    141 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 473mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 270mg