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Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Thai Noodle Salad Cups

Glow-in-the-Dark Thai Noodle Salad Cups to Wow Your Guests

Delight in these Glow-in-the-Dark Thai Noodle Salad Cups that entertain the eyes and taste buds, perfect for a Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodle Salad
  • 8 oz Rice Noodles Thin vermicelli recommended
  • 3 drops Green Food Coloring For eerie glow
  • 1 medium Cucumber Julienne for crunch
  • 2 medium Carrots Shredded for sweetness
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced for color
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Substitute with mint if desired
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Peanut Butter Natural or smooth varieties recommended
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can be replaced with agave syrup
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Use sparingly
For Serving
  • 12 mini Cups or Lettuce Leaves For individual servings
  • 1 cup Extra Peanuts Chopped for garnish
  • 4 medium Sliced Scallions For color and flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pot for Boiling
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil water and cook rice noodles according to package instructions, about 4-6 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water, then mix with green food coloring.
  3. Julienne cucumber, shred carrots, and dice red bell pepper; set aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, and whisk until smooth.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine noodles, vegetables, and dressing, gently toss to combine.
  6. Spoon salad into cups or lettuce leaves and garnish with peanuts and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Noodles should be al dente. Use quality food coloring for best results. Taste the dressing and adjust as needed before mixing.

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