Speedy Summer Cold Noodle Salad

Speedy Summer Cold Noodle Salad

25 mins
easy
4 servings

A vibrant and refreshing cold noodle salad with sweet tomatoes, crunchy peanuts, and a zesty peanut sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

NoodlesPeanut SauceSummerVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Box Grater
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Platter
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 8.00 ozDried Udon Noodles(Use gluten-free udon if needed)
  • 1.00 tspVegetable Oil(For preventing noodles from sticking)
  • 12.00 ozBeefsteak or Heirloom Tomatoes(Ripe and flavorful)
  • 0.30 cupCreamy Peanut Butter(Smooth peanut butter)
  • 0.25 cupApple Cider Vinegar(Adds tanginess)
  • 0.25 cupChili Crisp(For a spicy kick)
  • 3.00 TbspSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)
  • 4.00 tspGranulated Sugar(Adjust to taste)
  • 4.00 ozCherry Tomatoes(Halved or quartered)
  • 0.33 cupSalted Roasted Peanuts(Cocktail peanuts preferred)
  • 0.33 cupStore-bought Fried Shallots(Adds a savory crunch)
  • Thinly slicedScallions(For garnish)
  • Coarsely choppedCilantro(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Cook noodles according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and toss with oil.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

2

Slice the bottom off tomatoes and grate them over a bowl, discarding the skins.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, chili crisp, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Add cherry tomatoes and noodles to the peanut sauce and toss gently.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Arrange salad on a platter and top with peanuts and shallots.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Garnish with sliced scallions and cilantro.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Chill for 30 minutes for a more refreshing experience.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

9

Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with a side of edamame for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 1 minutes