Mala Noodle Salad

Mala Noodle Salad is a vibrant and spicy vegan dish that combines the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine with fresh vegetables and chewy noodles. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light meal, packed with textures and a delightful kick.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Scallions - 3, chopped
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, toasted and ground
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Peanut butter - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, chili oil, ground Sichuan peppercorns, minced garlic, lime juice, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together until the noodles and vegetables are well coated in the dressing.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and peanut butter.

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