Thai Basil Peanut Noodle Salad is a vibrant dish with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Thai Basil Peanut Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Boil water and cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and chopped basil leaves.
3. Prepare the peanut sauce by mixing 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Nutritional information: Calories: 320, Total Fat: 10g, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 8g