Noodle Salad Recipe

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while spaghetti is often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and affordable.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is inexpensive.

Place the noodles in a large bowl, then cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile make the salad: to a large bowl add cucumber, carrot, cabbage, cilantro, mint. Drain the noodles and add to the bowl.

Make the dressing: in a bowl mix sesame seed oil, honey/maple, soy sauce, lemon juice, crushed garlic, sesame seeds and red chili flakes.

Pour the sauce over the salad and mix until well combined.

Chop some roasted peanuts or cashews and sprinkle over the salad (optional).

Serve!

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