Quick & Easy Cold Asian Noodle Salad Recipe 🍜 Torte Test Kitchen

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar creamy texture with less saturated fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a heart-healthy alternative with a different flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

Cook soba noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.

Chop cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper into thin strips.

Chop green onions and cilantro finely.

In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.

Combine the cooked noodles, vegetables, and dressing in a large mixing bowl.

Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Add chopped rotisserie chicken to the salad.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chili flakes on top before serving.

Serve cold.

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