Description
Spicy Thai Spaghetti Salad is a refreshing and vibrant twist on a classic dish, perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks. This salad combines the delightful flavors of Thai cuisine with easy-to-find ingredients that everyone will love. Ready in just 15 minutes, it features colorful veggies like red cabbage and carrots, a zesty peanut dressing, and a satisfying crunch from roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Whether served on its own or as a side to grilled meats, this salad is sure to impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 handful cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 handful basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Dressing: rice vinegar, vegetable oil, peanut butter, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine red cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and basil.
- Whisk together rice vinegar, vegetable oil, peanut butter, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Toss the cooled spaghetti with the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Mix well until coated.
- Garnish with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg