This Asian noodle salad is fresh, fast, and full of flavor. It's chewy noodles, colorful vegetables, and crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a tasty Asian-inspired dressing. It's perfect for making ahead and feeding a crowd, and it's ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
8ounceslinguini
3mediumcarrot, julienned
2stalkscelery, cut diagonally
2minicucumbers, sliced
1mediumred pepper, sliced into strips
1handfulcilantro, coarsely chopped
½ cupchopped peanuts, roasted
Sesame seeds, to serve
The Dressing
¼ cupEACH: olive oil, soy sauce, and honey
2tablespoonsEACH: lime juice and rice vinegar
1tablespoonEACH: toasted sesame oil and sriracha, or spiciness taste
½ teaspoonEACH: garlic granules and onion granules
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and cool down under cold running water. Put the pasta back into the pot.
8 ounces linguini
While the water heats, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
¼ cup EACH: olive oil, soy sauce, and honey, 2 tablespoons EACH: lime juice and rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon EACH: toasted sesame oil and sriracha, ½ teaspoon EACH: garlic granules and onion granules
Once the cooked pasta is back in the pot, add all the raw vegetables and peanuts to the pot.
3 medium carrot, 2 stalks celery, 1 medium red pepper, 1 handful cilantro, ½ cup chopped peanuts, 2 mini cucumbers
Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Set aside for 5 minutes so the pasta can absorb a little of the sauce, mixing it a few times. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.