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    Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad

    Jan 17, 2017 • Follicular Phase, Luteal Phase, Main Dish, Menstrual Phase, Salads, Sides

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    Vegan, Gluten Free. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad and Oil-Free Spicy Almond Butter Dressing. With kale, raw carrot noodles, zoodles, cabbage, edamame and optional brown rice noodles, with the most decadently creamy dressing!

    There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a routine salad rut. 

    You know, when there’s not enough dressing to cover the kale so it’s dry and all you’re doing is chewing and crunching and chewing and asking yourself why am I eating this again? Oh yeah, it’s for my health… (but it’s also for your bikini, let’s be honest), so you keep chewing and chugging water to get it down and afterwards, you can’t stop thinking about candy and cupcakes?

    Yep, you’re in a salad rut. We’ve all been there.

    Good thing you landed on this vegan and gluten free Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad, because things are about to change for you!

    Since getting excited about kale feels a bit forced, (LOL) I made some magic happen in the kitchen and I think you’re going to like it. No more messing around with boring salads that you hate. Time to shake things up by adding elements that transform your salad from boring to UH-MAZING. Next-level salads are all about texture.

    This Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad combines a ton of raw veggies like carrot noodles, zoodles, edamame (for plant protein!) and purple cabbage, with a few hearty leaves of kale. Had to include some carbs, so I chose brown rice noodles but you could add extra zoodles instead, if that floats your boat. Top it with crushed cashews, cilantro, scallions and crunchy rice noodles, for a little extra somethin’.

    Next comes the very cheeky, slightly spicy, oil-free almond butter dressing. Say what?!

    Yep, you heard right, almond butter dressing is a thing and should never stop being a thing. Decadent, saucy, spicy, savory and slightly sweet, hitting all the flavor notes you could ever want in a creamy, dreamy magic dressing. Infused with coconut vinegar (from Better Body Foods!), tamari (soy sauce), ginger, sriracha and maple syrup, swirled with almond butter, of course. You could also swap in peanut butter, or sunflower butter for a nut-free version. 

    Vegan, Gluten Free. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad and Oil-Free Spicy Almond Butter Dressing. With kale, raw carrot noodles, zoodles, cabbage, edamame and optional brown rice noodles, with the most decadently creamy dressing!
    Vegan, Gluten Free. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad and Oil-Free Spicy Almond Butter Dressing. With kale, raw carrot noodles, zoodles, cabbage, edamame and optional brown rice noodles, with the most decadently creamy dressing!
    Vegan, Gluten Free. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad and Oil-Free Spicy Almond Butter Dressing. With kale, raw carrot noodles, zoodles, cabbage, edamame and optional brown rice noodles, with the most decadently creamy dressing!
    Vegan, Gluten Free. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad and Oil-Free Spicy Almond Butter Dressing. With kale, raw carrot noodles, zoodles, cabbage, edamame and optional brown rice noodles, with the most decadently creamy dressing!
    Vegan, Gluten Free. Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad and Oil-Free Spicy Almond Butter Dressing. With kale, raw carrot noodles, zoodles, cabbage, edamame and optional brown rice noodles, with the most decadently creamy dressing!

    One giant bowl of rainbow goodness oozing with vibrant nutrients that all make magic together.

    Boring salads, be gone!

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    Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad

    • Prep Time: 30
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 35
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    Ingredients

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    • 4 ounces brown rice noodles
    • 1 cup shelled edamame
    • 2 large carrots, spiralized (or thinly chopped)
    • 1 zucchini, spiralized (or thinly chopped)
    • 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
    • 3–4 leaves of kale (about 4 cups, divided)
    • optional toppings: crushed cashews/peanuts, scallions, crunchy rice noodles, cilantro
    • lime wedges, for spritzing

    Spicy Almond Butter Dressing

    • 1/4 cup raw almond butter (or peanut butter/sunflower butter)
    • 2 tablespoons coconut vinegar (or rice vinegar)
    • 1–2 tablespoons warm water, to desired consistency
    • 1 tablespoon tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or agave)
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or freshly minced ginger
    • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (or more, to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    1. In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add in the brown rice noodles for 5 minutes. Drain and place noodles in a bowl of cold water (to avoid noodles from sticking together) and set aside, until ready to assemble the salad.
    2. Meanwhile, prepare edamame according to directions (I usually steam in the microwave in a small bowl filled with water!).
    3. Using a spiralizer, spiralize the carrots and zucchini. Chop the cabbage and kale.
    4. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl, by whisking all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Could take a few minutes of mixing!
    5. Divide all veggies and noodles into two bowls. Sprinkle with optional toppings. Drizzle with almond butter dressing.
    6. Enjoy!


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    • Serving Size: 2

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    Comments

    1. Jamie J Vlahavas

      February 20, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Is this best cold or hot?

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    2. Barbara V

      December 16, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      So yummy! They key is to chop the noodles and mix everything well so you have a little bit of each ingredient in every bite.

      Reply
    3. Keeli Wood

      December 09, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      I absolutely hate salads, and as a college student I find it extremely hard to eat veggies when I can just as easily eat junk food but I have to say… This looks AMAZING! I’m moving away from home in February to go work at Disney World for an internship, and I’ll be halfway across the country from my family, which I never have been, and I’m looking to go plant based in order to lose some weight! All the recipes here seem so delicious and super easy to make between my work and school schedule for next semester! Thank you SO much for making the plant based life seem a little more happy, and a little less scary!

      Reply
    4. Jeanette

      October 19, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      Awesome! Perfect blend of flavors.

      Reply
    5. Psyches1

      October 12, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Very delicious salad. This was a nice, healthy twist from the everyday salad. I’ve tried this recipe and your Spring Roll recipe and they were both awesome. Thank you for posting!

      Reply
    6. Beth

      August 19, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      I made this last night and it was DELICIOUS!! Used peanut butter instead of almond butter but it was SO good.

      Reply
    7. Mollee

      August 02, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      Had this tonight! Super yummy. We had all the “optional toppings” (duh) and did not double the sauce, but wish we had. But that’s just us. We’re saucy people. 😉

      Reply
    8. Terri

      July 31, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      just made-absolutely delish!!

      Reply
    9. Johnalyn

      July 10, 2017 at 8:13 am

      Is there a calorie count you can provide per serving?

      Reply
    10. Carrie Berg

      March 21, 2017 at 9:57 am

      I made this last week and had it for three days in a row for lunch. I used peanut butter instead of almond butter and I use curly brown rice noodles from Trader Joes. I didn’t know what they were but am going to try the kind used here next time. Also, I had no idea what zoodles were until just now when I googled it, I just cut up the zucchini in quarters. So tasty !

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        March 23, 2017 at 9:29 am

        Thanks Carrie! So glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    11. Kayde

      February 18, 2017 at 10:32 am

      My husband and I made this for lunch all last week and it was so good! Even without the spiralizer (we matchsticked them). Subbed in the maple syrup and soy sauce in dressing and was so yummy. Thanks for the great recipe! We’ll add it to our rotation!

      Reply
    12. Abbie

      January 17, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      This looks legitimately delicious. I’m definitely going to try this!!

      http://www.angelicabbie.com

      Reply

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