Bow Thai Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, Bow Thai Salad is the perfect fusion of fresh vegetables, tender rice noodles, and a creamy peanut dressing that will elevate your salad game. This easy-to-make dish combines crisp red bell peppers, julienned carrots, crunchy purple cabbage, and refreshing cucumbers with protein-packed edamame and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for the ultimate texture. The zesty dressing, made with soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and a touch of sriracha, ties it all together with a balance of sweetness, tang, and spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, Bow Thai Salad is a crowd-pleaser you can enjoy as a light lunch, a side dish, or a dinner centerpiece. Perfect for Thai food lovers and those seeking a colorful, wholesome meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin half-moons cucumber
• 1 cup, shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup, shelled edamame
• 2 chopped green onions
• 1 cup, roughly chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup crushed peanuts
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 2 tbsp water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, usually 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing the red bell pepper, julienning the carrot, slicing the cucumber into thin half-moons, and shredding the purple cabbage.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, edamame, green onions, and fresh cilantro.

Step 4

To make the dressing, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, and water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with an extra tablespoon of water if needed.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top for an added crunch.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1059.9 grams (1059.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1733

Total Fat 124.90g	160%
Saturated Fat 19.60g	98%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.50g
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 2185mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 107.40g	39%
Dietary Fiber 30.30g	108%
Total Sugars 46.40g
Protein 75.20g	150%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414mg	32%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3316mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 23.2%