Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers, and Basil

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Ingredients

  • 8ounces fresh Chinese noodles (see notes)
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3tablespoons fresh ground chili sauce (such as Huy Fong brand Sambal Oelek or Sriracha), more or less to taste
  • 2tablespoons juice from 2 limes (or rice wine vinegar)
  • 1tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 1clove garlic, grated on a microplane grater
  • 1tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 3tablespoons warm water
  • To Assemble:
  • 2large red, orange, or yellow bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
  • 1large cucumber, seeded and sliced into fine julienne or small half moons
  • 1cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1cup loosely packed fresh basil, mint, or cilantro leaves
  • 8scallions, finely sliced at a severe bias to create long, thin strips
  • 2jalapeño peppers, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into fine strips
  • 1 to 2red Thai bird chiles, finely minced (optional)
  • 1/2cup roughly crushed roasted peanuts
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Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Agitate noodles until thoroughly chilled. Set aside while you make the dressing.

In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce, lime juice, sesame seed oil, garlic, sugar or honey, and water. Whisk until homogeneous. Drain noodles thoroughly and add to bowl. Add bell peppers, cucumber, bean sprouts, basil leaves, scallions, jalapeños, and bird chiles (if using). Toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

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(per serving)495 Calories 30g Fat 46g Carbs 19g ProteinNutrition FactsServings: 4Amount per servingCalories 495% Daily Value*Total Fat 30g 38%Saturated Fat 5g 23%Cholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 1132mg 49%Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%Dietary Fiber 8g 28%Total Sugars 14gProtein 19gVitamin C 124mg 622%Calcium 97mg 7%Iron 3mg 18%Potassium 875mg 19%*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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