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Rainbow Thai Basil Noodle Salad

Brighten your plate with this vibrant thai noodle salad, featuring a creamy tahini-lime dressing and fresh ginger.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Simple Truth Tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 (8 ounce box) rice noodles
  • 4 cups baby kale, finely chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce bag) frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • 3 carrots, shredded or chopped

Method
 

  1. Combine tahini, honey, lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mason jar for the vinaigrette.
  2. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is well combined.
  3. Cook rice noodles according to package directions until al dente.
  4. Drain the cooked noodles and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
  5. Transfer the cooled noodles to a large salad bowl.
  6. Add the finely chopped baby kale, thawed edamame, and shredded carrots to the bowl.
  7. Drizzle the prepared sesame vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
  8. Toss all ingredients gently to combine evenly. Serve immediately or chill.

Notes

- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a complete protein meal.
- Adjust the lime juice and fish sauce to achieve your preferred tangy-salty balance.
- If you don't have tahini, peanut butter can be substituted, though the flavor will differ.
Allergens: Soybeans, Sesame.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.