Spicy Noodle Salad

Spicy Noodle Salad

190 min
8 servings

A delicious cold pasta salad recipe with a spicy Asian dressing with sesame oil, chili flakes, chili paste, garlic and more.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsps toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsps rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsps honey
  • 4 tbsps soy sauce (I use liquid aminos)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsps grated ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsps hot garlic chili sauce (sambal olek)
  • 1 lime
  • Optional: sea salt and pepper
  • 1 box fettuccine noodles (340g I used gluten free)
  • 1 red pepper (diced)
  • 1 yellow pepper (diced)
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 3 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil the spaghetti noodles according to package directions. In the last two minutes of cooking add the bell peppers and carrots. Drain and cool.

  2. 2

    Whisk all the dressing ingredients together, taste and add sea salt and pepper if needed.

  3. 3

    Add the dressing to the noodles and vegetables, along with chicken and cashews.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate and stir every hour until cold.

  5. 5

    Top with fresh cilantro.