Spicy Asian Noodle Salad

I was craving a cold Asian noodle dish with a kick, so when I found this spicy Asian noodle salad recipe 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 sesame asparagus, garlic rice, and garlic-lime shrimp cooked on a Himalayan salt plate. This easy Asian noodle salad recipe was a huge hit with all of us, except for my son, who doesn’t care for spicy food. I had the leftovers for lunch today, and it was just as tasty.

Spicy Asian Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti, cooked in salted water, per package instructions
• 3-4 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp toasted 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

How to Make a Spicy Asian Noodle Salad

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to the package instructions; drain well & rinse under cold water.

While the spaghetti is cooking, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted 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, tossing the noodles occasionally.

Add the sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, cilantro, and basil right before serving; toss to mix well. Enjoy.