Hi Friends!
I made you lunch. Or dinner. With leftovers. Leftovers that are good hot OR cold. Are you ready?
Asian Noodle Salad
Here’s what you need:
PrintAsian Noodle Salad
Delicious hot or cold, this dish is easily customizable to the veggies you have on hand! Make extra and enjoy the leftovers- it’s better the second day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 oz soba noodles, uncooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 c peanut butter
- 1/4 c light coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp water (more for thinner sauce)
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sweet thai chili sauce
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, saute vegetables and garlic 5-7 minutes or until tender.
- Add chicken and noodles to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili sauce and spices and mix well.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir until everything is well-coated.
- Serve warm or cold.
I actually prefer this dish cold…but it’s great either way. And it’s even better the second day!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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Lisa says
Ohh, this looks wonderful! I love anything with some nut butter and coconut milk. And this photo looks fabulous to by the way.
Lindsay says
thanks Lisa!!!
Helen says
Wow. This looks delicious. Great job on making the Asian noodle salad! I actually have all the ingredients on hand, so this will be the menu some time this week. I’ll just be using tofu instead of chicken to make it vegetarian. 😉
Lindsay says
woohoo! let me know what you think!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I make a very similar noodle salad, except without the coconut milk so definitely adding that in next time! I love making it with rotisserie chicken and the best bit- eaten cold!
Lindsay says
yes! rotisserie chicken would be perfect for this!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
YUM! I love Asian salads – this looks fantastic!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
I would probably make this (subbing out the PB 😯 ) and end up leaving it in the fridge to sit overnight just so I could enjoy cold leftovers the next day. Looks delicious — thanks for sharing, girl!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Mmm I love it when noodles can be eaten hot or cold! Also love that this is a one bowl meal kinda deal. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
Oh wow this looks yummy! My husband would LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Coco says
I love this type of salad! Great idea to make it with leftovers.
Maureen says
Yum! Dishes that are better the 2nd day are total winners in my book!
Lindsay says
couldn’t agree more 🙂
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Totally obsessed with stir fry–healthy and clean out your pantry good! Love that you used soba noodles too.
Lindsay says
Thanks Erin! They’re my favorite!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
Asian noodle salads are definitely best cold 😉 And a recipe with peanut butter and coconut milk? I’m definitely sold. Being pinned for sure!
Jennifer F says
Ooooh, you hit on all my favorite ingredients! YUM!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I have never tried soba noodles, but this sounds totally awesome. I am thinking I am going to have to make this with either tofu or tempeh!
Lindsay says
Soba noodles are my fav! so hearty!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i made this kind of salad occasionally and its sooo delicious. I prefer mine cold too but now maybe I will have to eat it warm.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
YUM! This looks delicious and super easy to take out the chicken and make it vegetarian too! 😉
Lindsay says
Absolutely! Add some beans or tofu for an extra protein punch!
Lisa says
I love your blog! Is there any way you could include calorie counts and basic nutritional info with your recipes? (or any reason why you don’t?) Thanks!
Lindsay says
Thanks Lisa! I’ve thought about it before but opt not to for a variety of reasons. However, you can always calculate ones that interest you by creating a recipe in my fitness pal or sparkpeople!
Kim says
Yum – this looks delicious!!! Thanks for sharing – love meals like this that can be eaten multiple ways and any time!
Lindsay says
me too! so versatile!
Noelle at Noelle's Notebook says
Yum! This is right up my alley! Thanks for another great recipe! 🙂
Lindsay says
You’re welcome! Let me know if you try it!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
Ohhh… yes. yes. yes.
That is all. <3
Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says
YUM this sounds AMAZING!!! I have to add it to our food rotation list. 🙂
Lindsay says
Hope you enjoy it Lora!
She Rocks Fitness says
I love making meals like this especially when it is guaranteed to have leftovers. Makes meals for the week so much easier and yes they’re typically always better the next day. It’s a win win situation. 🙂
George Godin says
This looks really delicious and healthy. People who are working out like me should try this. I believe that we also need to eat healthy in order to be fit and healthy. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Lauren @Will Run for Boston says
Yum! I love soba noodles and everything asian inspired! I’m going to have to make this for lunch sometime this week! I even have all the ingredients in my pantry! 🙂
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says
Yum this looks so so good! I love Soba noodles but haven’t cooked with them in ages! Must change that soon.
Renee @BendifulBlog says
ooohhh I ‘m making this ASAP! I love Asian flavors so warm and rich!
Gene Cox says
I think that this is fantastic. I love chicken, so this is my dish. Will try it tonight. Thanks!
Benny Pearce says
This makes for a great dish for quick meals because it is quite easy to prepare. It certainly looks so delicious that it won’t last for a second day. LOL.