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Hand holding a forkful of delicious Crunchy Cashew Noodle Salad
Janelle Carss

Crunchy Cashew Noodle Salad

5 from 1 vote
This Crunchy Cashew Noodle Salad packs Asian-inspired flavour with tons of textural, crisp veggies! A perfect year-round side or meal that is packable and meal-prep friendly for work or school lunches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Optional Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 bricks dry ramen noodles wheat, rice, soba
  • ¾ cup cashews sub peanuts/sunflower/pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup shelled frozen edamame thawed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups green or purple cabbage, shredded
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1½ cups sugar snap peas
  • ¾ cup fresh cilantro and/or Thai basil, chopped
Tahini Soy Dressing
  • 2½ tbsp soy sauce or GF tamari
  • 3½ tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup sub agave or date syrup
  • ¾ tsp red chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • juice of 1 large lime

Method
 

  1. Cook your ramen noodles according to package directions and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
  2. While the noodles cook, toast your cashews in a small skillet for 7 to 10 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until they become golden and fragrant. Remove from skillet immediately and transfer to a bowl to cool.
  3. Prep and chop all your veggies and arrange in a large serving bowl. Set aside.
  4. To a jar or small bowl add all the dressing ingredients and whisk thoroughly until a nice creamy texture forms. Thin out with a few extra tbsp of water until your desired consistency is reached.
  5. To the bowl of veggies add the cooked and cooled noodles, toasted cashews and pour over the dressing. Toss the salad until all the ingredients have been thoroughly coated in the tahini soy dressing.
    Enjoy right away or chill for 30 minutes to enjoy it a little colder. Sprinkle additional chopped cilantro and sesame seeds for garnish and DIG IN!

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