Thai Peanut Zoodle Salad

This Thai Peanut Zoodle Salad is a vibrant, low-carb dish featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy, savory peanut sauce. It's perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, bursting with fresh vegetables and bold flavors.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Peanuts - 1/4 cup, crushed (for garnish)
• Peanut butter - 3 tablespoons (natural)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (low sodium)
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Honey or sugar substitute - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated

Steps

1. Using a spiralizer, turn the zucchini into zoodles (spiralized noodles) and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, chopped green onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey or sugar substitute, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and well combined.
4. Add the zoodles to the bowl of vegetables and pour the peanut sauce over the top.
5. Toss everything together until the zoodles and veggies are well coated with the sauce.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts and additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and healthy fats from peanuts.

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