Creamy Peanut Sauce Noodle Salad

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and has a different flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos have a sweeter taste.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower glycemic while maple syrup adds unique flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola is cost-effective.

To a small saucepan, add chili oil. Add ginger and garlic. Stir and cook for 30 seconds on low heat.

Add remaining sauce ingredients and heat until smooth, a minute or two.

Taste and add more sugar or chili oil if you wish.

Cook udon noodles according to package directions and drain.

Rinse immediately with cold water and drain.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Add warm sauce to noodles and coat well.

Add red cabbage, green cabbage, carrots and red bell pepper. Mix well.

Taste and add more soy sauce or chili oil if you wish. More lime juice may be added if needed.

Top with cilantro, scallions and peanuts when serving.

This salad may be served cold or warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens