Easy Kelp Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
This Thai kelp noodle salad is loaded with veggies and chopped herbs and is topped with a creamy peanut dressing. It's clean and refreshing and perfect for summer or anytime of year.
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach or green of choice
- 1 package kelp noodles
- 1 red pepper
- 3/4 cup purple cabbage
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup peeled carrot
- 1 organic avocado
- chopped cilantro measure with your heart
- handful chopped fresh mint
Peanut Dressing
- 1/3 cup creamy organic peanut butter
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3-4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp tamari you can use coconut aminos if you have a soy allergy or soy sauce if you don't have a gluten or soy allergy
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 clove garlic pressed
Kelp Noodles
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Instructions
Prep the Kelp Noodles
- First, rinse the noodles in a strainer to remove the packing liquid (if packed in water).1 package kelp noodles, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 lemon
- Then, place the kelp noodles in a bowl. Cover with warm water. Add the juice from ½ lemon and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Then massage the noodles gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly in cold water and pat dry
Make The Homemade Peanut Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and garlic.Add water slowly until the delicious creamy peanut dressing reaches your desired consistency.1/3 cup creamy organic peanut butter, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3-4 tbsp water, 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic
Prepare Your Vegetables
- Chop the cucumbers and broccoli into chunks, chop the red bell pepper and purple cabbage into thin slices, and peel your carrot. Chop the mint and cilantro. Prep the avocado1 red pepper, 3/4 cup purple cabbage, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup peeled carrot, handful chopped fresh mint
Assemble The Kelp Noodle Salad
- Now build the salad beginning with spinach. Then add prepared kelp noodles. Layer on all of the chopped vegetables.3 cups spinach or green of choice
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. You can also divide the salad into individual bowls if you prefer
Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, cilantro, and mint. Serve immediately. This refreshing dish makes the perfect salad for warmer months.
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