Last Updated on December 16, 2020 by Chef Mireille
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Sesame Peanut Noodles infused with Thai Flavors can be eaten at room temperature or chilled. It’s the perfect salad to bring to summer picnics.
This Vegetarian Noodle Salad is perfect for summer barbecues as a side dish because it can be enjoyed at any temperature.
The Ingredients
- Asian noodles
- beans sprouts
- snow peas
- green onions
- sesame seeds
- cilantro chopped
- sesame oil
- chili oil
- peanut oil
- soy sauce
- sweet chili sauce
- natural peanut butter
- fresh lime juice
How to Make Sesame Peanut Noodles
- Make the dressing.
- Toss the noodles with the vegetables in a bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss well.
- Leave to rest at least 15 minutes before serving.
Sesame Peanut Noodles
a chilled or room temperature salad – perfect for summer picnics
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
Noodle Ingredients
- 1 lb. Asian noodles cooked
- 2 cups beans sprouts rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups snow peas about 6 oz., trimmed and cut in half
- 2 scallions finely sliced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili oil optional
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter crunchy
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
- Place the bean sprouts, snow peas and scallions in a bowl. Add noodles and toss.
- Add dressing and toss until the noodles are thoroughly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
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Super crunchy and delicious noodles. I always make this as a warm noodle dish, but never thought about the cold option. I will try eating this as a cold noodle salad next time 🙂
It must be addictive as looked by the clicks!
Wow…it is so tempting Mireille, loving the bean sprouts in it..oh..actually everything about the recipe.
Noodles looks really yummy. Love the combination of peanuts and sweet chilli
this surely looks easy and tasty and agree that probably you wont stop once you start ….i love the snow peas in the pic that gives it a refreshing look, must try
Nigella Express is one of my favorite cookbooks. Have not tried this yet but sure will.
This looks delicious! I've tried a few recipes from this book and they all turned out great. You can always count on Nigella's recipes! Great potluck choice!
Yum! These look so delish! I am always a fan of another noodle dish!
Beautiful pictures and tempting noodles:)
I haven't cooked much from Nigella. This looks like a winner for sure!
Yum..yumm.. such a flavorful and delicious dish..
The flavours of this do sound amazing. Looks delicious!
Seriously wish i get that aromatic and nutty noodles rite now.. Drooling here.
I am definitely giving it a try!! Love all the flavors in there!
I made this recipe awhile back, in our very first round of IHCC, and I absolutely loved it!! It was hands down one of my very favorite Nigella recipes. So much flavor and so very addictive. I think this is perfect for a picnic or even to keep in the fridge for lunches, etc. Your pictures are making me crave it all over again 🙂
What a nice combination of flavours. The dish looks fabulous..
Wow… nice noodles and i can eat full plate.. wonderful
that is addictive… I can finish the plate in no time!! yummmm
Sowmya
I have made these noodles from Nigella before and loved them. Perfect for dinner or a late night snack too! 😉
I love making these noodles and can easily finish a whole big bowl by myself!! Looks delicious!