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Summer Pad Thai Noodle Salad

A simple Summer Pad Thai Noodle Salad full of color and flavor and always gluten free. Perfect for eating warm or cold, as a main dish or side.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Traditional Rice Pad Thai Noodles
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup green onion green part only, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil to taste, garnish

Dressing

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Make Pad Thai Noodles according to the package. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Place all dressing ingredients in a salad dressing bottle or regular bottle and shake vigorously until completely mixed together.
  • Place bell peppers in a sauté pan with 2 tablespoons dressing. Sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add bell peppers to noodles, then add green onion, peanuts, salt, pepper and more dressing (to taste).
  • Top with peanuts.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  1. This noodle salad can be served warm or cold.
  2. You will likely not use all the dressing. Use about ½, then decide if you want more or not. If not, the dressing can be saved in a cupboard for later (no need to refrigerate).