Christmas Tree Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

A fun and festive cold noodle salad shaped like a Christmas tree, drizzled with creamy peanut sauce and topped with vibrant vegetables.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.76

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Asian

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

12ozLo Mein Noodles(Or any long noodles like spaghetti or linguine)

£1.20

0.5cupPeanut Butter(Smooth or crunchy)

£0.80

3tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

£0.15

2tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.10

1tablespoonSesame Oil

£0.30

1tablespoonHoney or Maple Syrup(Adjust to taste)

£0.15

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonGinger(Grated fresh)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Adjust to taste for spice level)

£0.05

2tablespoonsWarm Water(To thin the sauce as needed)

1cupBroccoli Florets(Steamed or blanched)

£0.60

0.5cupCherry Tomatoes(Halved or quartered)

£0.75

0.5Yellow Bell Pepper(Diced)

£0.50

0.5Carrot(Shredded or julienned)

£0.10

0.5cupEdamame(Shelled and cooked)

£0.90

2Green Onions(Sliced, for garnish)

£0.30

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.15

1Star Fruit(Sliced for Star on top (Optional))

£0.80

Total Cost

£7.05

£1.76 per serving

The Method

1
Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2
Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
3
Gradually add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency (it should be pourable but not too thin).
4
Arrange the noodles on a large serving platter in the shape of a Christmas tree. Start with a wide base and gradually narrow it towards the top.
5
Drizzle the peanut sauce evenly over the noodles.
6
Decorate the noodle tree with the colorful vegetables: Arrange broccoli florets to resemble branches, use cherry tomatoes as ornaments, sprinkle diced yellow bell pepper and shredded carrots for added color, and scatter edamame throughout.
7
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
8
Top the tree with a slice of star fruit for the star on top, or create a star shape from the yellow bell pepper.
9
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

72g

28% of RDA

Fat

32g

46% of RDA

Protein

27g

54% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

18 g

20% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice to the peanut sauce.

Feel free to use any vegetables you like! Other options include cucumbers, red cabbage, and bean sprouts.

Make the peanut sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld together.

If the peanut sauce thickens too much after chilling, add a little more warm water to thin it out.

To make this recipe vegan, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the peanut sauce.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Mixing bowls

Serving platter

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice to the peanut sauce.

Feel free to use any vegetables you like! Other options include cucumbers, red cabbage, and bean sprouts.

Make the peanut sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld together.

If the peanut sauce thickens too much after chilling, add a little more warm water to thin it out.

To make this recipe vegan, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the peanut sauce.

Christmas Tree Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

The Method