Noodle Salad with Garlic Peanut Dressing

This bright and crunchy noodle salad is perfect for a hot summer’s day. It required minimal effort but delivers flavor and textures. Peanut butter tends to vary in consistency, so you may need to water the dressing down a little, until pourable.

Serves: 4  |  Vegan   |  Prep Time: 30 Mins  | Cooking Time: 6 Mins

Ingredients: 

• 4 Ounces fine rice noodles
• 2 Medium carrots
• 2 Medium courgettes
• 4 Spring onions
• 1 Garlic clove
• A small bunch of coriander
• 4 Springs of mint
• 2 Tablespoons peanuts
• 1 Lime
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 Tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Instructions

1. Soak the noodle in a bowl of boiling hot water for 5-6 minutes, until just tender. Drain into a sieve, rinse with cold water and set aside.
2. Peel the carrots and coarsely grate, along with the courgette. Trim and finely slice the spring onion. Peel and crush the garlic. Roughly chop the coriander and finely shred the mint leaves. Roughly chop the peanuts.
3. To make the dressing, juice the lime and mix it with the garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, and sweet chili sauce. Toss with the noodles, vegetables, and herbs. Top with the peanuts and serve.