How to make Thai Noodles Salad with Crab Sticks

crab sticks

🥗Healthier: real crab meat

💰Cheaper: surimi

Surimi is often less expensive and mimics the texture of crab sticks.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories, while spaghetti is more affordable.

Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to cool.

Slice crab sticks into bite-sized pieces.

Julienne cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper.

Chop green onions and cilantro finely.

In a large bowl, combine the noodles, crab sticks, cucumber, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, chili flakes, and salt to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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