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Close-up overhead shot of a cold peanut lime noodle salad in a bamboo bowl with colorful vegetables and a lime wedge / chopped peanuts on top.

Chilled Peanut Lime Noodle Salad

Brittany and Terrence Roche
This simple vegan cold noodle salad with peanut sauce is an easy vegetarian and dairy-free lunch recipe that can be made ahead and only takes about 15 minutes to make. Peanut Lime Noodle Salad is the perfect recipe for a stunning but simple outdoor lunch - especially at the end of summer when it’s so hot you just want something light, refreshing, easy, and healthy! This chilled noodle dish is completely plant-based and also easy to make oil-free and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8-oz pack pad thai noodles
  • 1 12-oz bag coleslaw mix (about 3-4 cups)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup vegan-friendly peanut sauce homemade or store-bought

For topping:

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Lime

Instructions
 

  • PREP: First, chop all the veggies and cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. When cooked, drain the noodles and rinse with cold water before setting them aside.
  • ASSEMBLE: In a large bowl, toss all your chopped veggies. Then, add the noodles and toss them with the veggies. Finally, pour in the peanut sauce and toss until everything is completely coated.
  • SERVE: Serve Chilled Peanut Lime Noodle Salad cold or at room temperature topped with chopped peanuts and a generous spritz of lime juice.
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