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a large bowl of trader joe's thai wheat noodle salad to be eaten by chopsticks.

Thai Wheat Noodle Salad

Author: Kelly Jensen
5 from 2 votes
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Prep 9 minutes
Cook 1 minute
Total 10 minutes
This Thai what noodle salad recipe is quick, flavorful, and so delicious! Made with hearty wheat noodles, fresh greens, crunchy carrots, peanuts, and a tasty sesame lime dressing.
Servings 1 salad bowl
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Ingredients

For the Salad
  • 2 oz Thai wheat noodles
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 cup cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks or spiralized
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Sesame Lime Dressing
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or more/less to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method

  1. Cook your Thai wheat noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set in a mixing bowl.
  2. To the bowl with the noodles, add in the arugula, carrots, cabbage, onions, peanuts, and cilantro.
  3. Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl. Mix well to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad noodle bowl. Toss the salad and dressing well to combine.
  5. Garnish with extra peanuts, if desired, and serve at room temperature. Or refrigerate and chill for 1 hour and enjoy cold.

Nutrition

Calories556kcalCarbohydrates83gProtein20gFat21gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat8gMonounsaturated Fat9gSodium131mgPotassium872mgFiber9gSugar23gVitamin A12844IUVitamin C43mgCalcium163mgIron5mg

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Try adding some fresh Thai basil to this dish for extra flavor!
  • Make sure you shred the cabbage and carrots finely, so they can be easily picked up with chopsticks.
  • You can use any noodle variety you prefer - but I love using Thai wheat noodles from Trader Joe's!
  • Serve with miso soup, pan fried tofu, or enjoy with Thai wheat noodle soup for a fun lunch or dinner idea.

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