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The BEST Peanut Noodle Salad Ever!

This peanut noodle salad recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures. It combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles, all coated in a luscious, homemade peanut dressing. It's the ideal dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a refreshing lunch, proving that delicious meals don't need to be complicated. Each component of this peanut noodle salad is designed to complement the others, from the savory marinade of the chicken to
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass or ginger paste
  • a couple BIG squeezes of lime juice (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter

Method
 

  1. Prep: Start soaking rice noodles in cold water. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Dressing: Pulse canola oil, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water, honey, sesame oil, and lemongrass/ginger paste in a food processor until smooth. Reserve 1/4-1/2 cup of this dressing.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Add peanut butter to the remaining dressing in the food processor and pulse until incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning. Place chicken in a plastic bag and marinate with the reserved dressing (without peanut butter) for 15-30 minutes.
  4. Bake Chicken: Bake marinated chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice.
  5. Veggies: Prep your favorite salad vegetables (e.g., shredded carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, edamame) and toss them together in a large bowl.
  6. Assemble: Add the sliced chicken to the bowl with the veggies. Drizzle generously with the peanut dressing and toss everything to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

- For extra crunch, add toasted peanuts or sesame seeds as a garnish.
- Feel free to swap chicken for tofu or shrimp, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- Add thinly sliced red bell peppers and shredded carrots for extra color and crispness.