Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

This vibrant noodle salad combines chewy rice noodles with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a rich and creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch, this Halal dish is both nutritious and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Peanut butter - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Water - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until smooth to create the peanut sauce.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
4. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle and vegetable mixture, and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Serve the noodle salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for a refreshing dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from peanut butter.

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