Thai Shrimp Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, rice noodles, matchstick carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, mint, crushed peanuts, and sesame peanut dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Sesame Peanut Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Cook the Rice Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes until they are tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the noodles are cooking, wash and dry the mixed greens. Peel and julienne the cucumber and bell pepper. Set all the vegetables aside.
- 3
Combine the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cooked rice noodles, matchstick carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, and fresh mint leaves. Toss gently to combine.
- 4
Add Peanuts
Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the salad and toss again gently to distribute.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, water, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the sesame peanut dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.