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Vegan Thai Salad served in a white bowl topped with fried noodles with some chopped peanuts on the side.
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5 from 1 vote

Vegan Thai Pasta Salad

Protein packed Thai Pasta Salad is a better-for-you 20-minute dinner recipe.
Full of fresh ingredients and a lightened dressing, this one is a keeper! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Smruti

Ingredients

For the dressing

For the Pasta

  • 2 cups Dry Red Lentil Pasta
  • ¼ cup Red Pepper (diced)
  • ¼ cup Green Pepper (diced)
  • ½ cup Red Cabbage (diced)
  • ¼ cup Carrots (diced)
  • ½ cup Cucumber (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2-3 stalks Cilantro

Instructions

  • Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
  • Once it boils, season with a teaspoon of salt and then add the red lentil pasta.
    2 cups Dry Red Lentil Pasta, 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Cook for 7-8 minutes (or as per package instructions), until the pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients under 'dressing'. Mix well and set aside.
    2 tablespoon Peanut Butter, 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Vinegar, ¼ cup Mazola Corn Oil, ¼ teaspoon Chili Flakes, ¼ teaspoon Oregano, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • In a large bowl, mix together pasta and vegetables.
  • Pour the sauce over and toss to combine.
  • Top with cilantro and fried noodles and serve.
    2-3 stalks Cilantro

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5964IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg