Spicy Asian Noodle Salad

I was craving a cold Asian noodle dish with a kick so when I found this recipe for a spicy Asian noodle salad on Pickled Plum, I knew it would be just what I was hoping for. It turned out simple to make and delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures in this spicy Asian noodle salad and it paired perfectly with the Garlic-Lime Shrimp Cooked on a Himalayan Salt Plate and the sesame asparagus that I served it with. This salad was a huge hit with all of us except for my son, who doesn’t care for really spicy food. I had the leftovers for lunch today and it was just as tasty.

How to Make a Spicy Asian Noodle Salad

Cook the spaghetti in salted water, per package instructions; drain well & rinse under cold water.

While the spaghetti is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sliced Thai chili, and sugar in a large serving bowl; whisk until well combined.

Add the drained spaghetti to the whisked spicy dressing and toss to coat evenly; set aside to allow flavors to mingle for 15-30 minutes, making sure to toss the noodles every once in a while. Add the sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, and basil right before serving; toss to mix well. Enjoy.

Spicy Asian Noodle Salad

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Course: Sides

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 4

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original from Pickled Plum

Equipment

• Large pot

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti cooked in salted water, per package instructions
• 3-4 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 Thai chile sliced
• ½ English cucumber peeled, seeds removed, and julienned
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• ¼ cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

• Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water, per package instructions; drain well & rinse under cold water.
• While the spaghetti is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sliced Thai chile, and sugar in a large serving bowl; whisk until well combined.
• Add the drained spaghetti to the whisked spicy dressing and toss to coat evenly; set aside to allow flavors to mingle for 15-30 minutes, making sure to toss the noodles every once in a while.
• Add the sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, and basil right before serving; toss to mix well. Enjoy.

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Tag @4loveofcooking on instagram and hashtag it #4loveofcooking