Vibrant Thai Noodle Salad

Vibrant Thai Noodle Salad
Vibrant Thai Noodle Salad

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

Method

  1. Start by boiling a generous pot of water seasoned with a pinch of salt. Once it's bubbling, break the pasta into smaller chunks and add them to the pot. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until they reach an al dente texture, then drain the pasta.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and a mix of colorful bell peppers (green, red, and yellow). Add half of the chopped cilantro and half of the sliced green onions, along with the shrimp.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, tahini, rice wine vinegar, and sweet chili sauce to create a tasty dressing. Enhance the flavor by adding soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. About ten minutes before serving, pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, tossing everything together until it is well coated.
  5. Finish off the salad by garnishing it with the remaining cilantro, additional green onions, a sprinkle of peanuts, and a dusting of black sesame seeds.

   Nutritions
Calories : 141 Fat : 6g Carbs : 16g Protein : 8g

1 hr Preperation 1 hr 15 mins Total 20 servings
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