Description
Asian Inspired Noodle Salad with Spicy Cashew Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish made with rice noodles, crisp vegetables, sweet mango, and a creamy, zesty cashew dressing. Packed with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 pound rice noodles
1 1/2 cups shelled edamame
1 1/2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cucumber, julienned
2 green onions, sliced
1 mango, diced
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup spicy cashew dressing
2/3 cup raw cashews
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2/3 cup water
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine cashews, lime juice, ginger, soy sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, cilantro, water, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting water for desired consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine noodles, edamame, red cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber. Toss with cashew dressing until evenly coated.
- Top with green onions, diced mango, and cilantro leaves. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Swap mango with pineapple or papaya for a tropical twist.
- Replace cashews with peanut butter for a peanut dressing variation.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped peanuts on top for extra crunch.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing sriracha.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (except noodles)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
