Cold Thai Mango Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A vibrant cold noodle salad bursting with fresh mango, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, spicy peanut dressing. This Thai-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice vermicelli noodles, ripe mango, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
• 1 large, peeled and julienned ripe mango
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup, smooth peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup, for garnish crushed peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sriracha, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled noodles, 1 large julienned ripe mango, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, 3 sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
4. Step 4: Pour the peanut dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to combine until everything is evenly coated. Garnish with 1/4 cup crushed peanuts before serving chilled or at room temperature.