Spicy Thai Spaghetti Salad
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
189 kcal
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Course
Salad
Spicy Thai Spaghetti Salad
Description
The salad combines al dente spaghetti noodles with shredded cabbage, carrots, and thinly sliced green onions, offering fresh, crisp textures. Fresh herbs such as cilantro and basil contribute aromatic green notes, enhancing the salad's complexity.
The key component is the dressing made by emulsifying rice vinegar, vegetable oil, peanut butter, minced garlic, and cayenne, resulting in a creamy, slightly spicy, and tangy flavor profile. Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds add texture and nuttiness, complementing the peanut butter base.
This dish is served cold, making it suitable for a light meal or side dish, and it holds well when refrigerated. It pairs nicely with grilled proteins or as a stand-alone vegetarian option.
Adaptations can include adding chicken, steak, or shrimp for a main course, using zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash for a gluten-free version, or incorporating other vegetables like edamame, broccoli, or green beans.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti broken in half, cooked al dente, rinsed with cold water
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 green onions bunch of about 6-8, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup peanuts roasted
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cilantro leaves handful, chopped
- 1 basil leaves handful, thinly sliced
dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 peanut butter heaping tablespoon; smooth
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To make the dressing put all the ingredients in a small bowl and use an immersion blender to process into an emulsified dressing. Thin with more oil or vinegar to taste, if necessary.
- Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken, steak, or grilled shrimp to make it a main dish.
- Use spiralized zucchini or spaghetti squash for a gluten-free alternative.
- Include extra vegetables like thawed edamame, broccoli, bok choy, snap peas, or green beans for additional texture and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2291IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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