Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing

This Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing is Pad Thai-inspired and filled with healthy and delicious ingredients that are gluten-free, vegan and dressed in a dreamy peanut dressing.

THIS is going to be your new go-to food option guys. It is one of my favorite dishes to whip up and it is easy to make. This is one of those meals to make and keep in the fridge all week long. The flavors marinate more and more each day. And this is a great dish to bring to school or work or on the go because it also is delicious cold and room temperature. So easy to bring around with you.

I cannot wait to hear what you guys think of this recipe!! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and Tiktok if you try it.

What key ingredients are in this Thai noodle salad and dressing:

• Pad thai rice noodles – I LOVE adding these into the dish to make it heartier and kind of like a cold Pad Thai noodle meal.
• Edamame beans – I find these in the freezer section and cook in microwave until ready (follow instructions on the packaging).
• Red cabbage – you could use green too if you prefer, either works!
• Carrots – you can buy shredded carrots or shred yourself.
• Red bell pepper – I love using this for added crunch and deliciousness.
• Peanuts – I forgot to put these in when I shot this recipe (lol SOS!) so I guess you can say they are optional but I recommend adding them in for crunch.
• Scallions – these add so much flavor to the meal too and a little texture.
• Peanut butter – this is the main ingredient in the dressy. I recommend using a creamy and all natural brand with only “peanuts and sea salt” as ingredients.
• Coconut aminos – this is my go-to instead of soy sauce. Much healthier and gluten-free and it is tasty!!
• Rice vinegar – I have been loving rice vinegar in my dressings – adds great flavor and compliments the other dressing ingredients too.
• Sesame oil – You could use another oil too but the sesame oil adds great flavor.

How to make vegan Pad Thai salad in under 15 minutes:

1. Cook noodles per instructions and once ready, rinse in cool water and set aside
2. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss together
3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together until fully combined
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and enjoy!

FAQs about making this vegan Thai Noodle salads:

• Is this a healthy meal to make? Absolutely! It is filled with veggies, fiber and all plant-based and delicious ingredients. Plus it’ll keep you full and satisfied for a bit and the dressing is absolutely delicious.
• Can you add more protein to this? Totally! Chicken, tofu, tempeh, so many things would be great. Especially my Thai turkey meatballs!!
• How long does this dish stay fresh for? 5 days in the fridge! It is one of those dishes that I think tastes even better the next day too. Once the dressing really marinates and sense in.

A few other delicious and healthy dishes to make:

Healthy Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Curry

The Easiest 15-minute Vegan Pad Thai Noodles (whole30)

20-minute Healthy Chicken Teriyaki (paleo)

20-minute Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl