Simple Recipes for Every Day
Cold Thai Noodle Salad
- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package rice noodles
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Thai Salad Dressing
- 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 limes, cut in wedges, for serving (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)
Method
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook undisturbed until the meat is beginning to brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
Rinse the rice noodles in cool water to separate. Transfer the rice noodles to a large bowl along with ½ cup of the dressing. Add the cooked pork, cucumbers, basil, mint, and roasted peanuts, toss to combine.
Drizzle with the remaining salad dressing. Serve with the lime wedges and red pepper flakes, if using.