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    Chinese Noodle Salad Recipe in a Jar

    Published: Sep 2, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    Enjoy this Chinese Noodle Salad recipe in a Jar with a creamy peanut dressing. It is a fun and colorful salad loaded with nutrients. Take it to work, school, on the road, or on your next picnic.

    Jump to:
    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🫙 Equipment
    • 🍜 How to make Chinese noodle salad 
    • 🥜 How to make a creamy peanut dressing
    • 🥗 Chinese noodle salad variations
    • 🥣 Storage
    • 📖 Recipe

    This post is supported by Ty Ling, but as always all opinions shared are my own. A big thanks to the brands, that make The Simple Sprinkle possible!

    Chinese noodle salad in three mason jars

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • vegan (no eggs and dairy free)
    • Easy to make
    • Grab-and-go meal 
    • Healthy, and nutrient rich 
    • Ready in under 30 minutes

    📋 Ingredients

    To make this Chinese noodle salad recipe in a jar you will need the following ingredients:

    • Ty ling’s Chinese noodles
    • cucumber
    • carrots
    • bell peppers (red & yellow)
    • Peanut butter dressing

    For protein, we recommend a simple, crispy fried tofu.

    • firm tofu
    • Ty ling’s sesame oil
    • soy sauce
    hand adding Chinese noodles into mason jar salad

    Why Ty Ling? Ty Ling offers a wide range of Asian products, making authentic Asian cooking easy. Ty Ling's Chinese noodles are not only authentic in flavor but also cooked in just 3 minutes. Their sesame oil adds delicious flavor to the tofu and gives it a distinctive nutty aroma and taste.

    🫙 Equipment

    To make this Chinese noodle salad recipe you will need a few kitchen supplies. If you want to meal prep the salad as a grab-and-go meal assemble and store it in mason jars.

    • 4x quart size mason jars (900ml)
    • Pot to cook noodles
    • Cutting board 
    • Kitchen knives
    • Tofu press
    • Pan to fry tofu
    hand adding cucumber to mason jar that is already filled with ingredients

    🍜 How to make Chinese noodle salad 

    Now that you know what ingredients are needed, we can start with the preparation.

    1. Prepare your protein: If you are using tofu as your protein, start by draining and pressing it. Once drained, cut it into bite-sized cubes and fry in oil until crispy. Deglaze with soy sauce. 
    2. Cook Chinese noodles following the package instructions.
    3. Prepare the dressing.
    4. Wash and cut all your veggies and divide them into fourths.
    5. Fill your mason jars. Add around 3 tablespoons of the dressing to each jar, followed by a fourth of the noodles, diced cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, and fried tofu.
    6. Store it in the fridge until ready to eat. Shake well before eating, and enjoy!

    🥜 How to make a creamy peanut dressing

    Our peanut butter dressing is comforting, tangy, and spicy. The perfect round-up for this Chinese noodle salad! To make the dressing from scratch you need just a few simple ingredients:

    • all-natural peanut butter (creamy)
    • soy sauce
    • filtered water
    • freshly pressed lime juice
    • Garlic and onion powder
    • Red pepper flakes or chili (optional, for spice)

    To make it combine in a small bowl or measuring cup all ingredients. Whisk together until combined and creamy. Season to taste.

    As an alternative to making the dressing from scratch, use a store-bought dressing of your choice.

    assembly of mason jars filled with chinese noodle salad

    🥗 Chinese noodle salad variations

    This salad is super versatile and ingredients can easily be added or swapped out to taste. Some great additions or swaps include:

    • edamame
    • green beans
    • sprouts
    • fresh cilantro
    • fresh mint
    • broccoli
    • red cabbage 
    • sesame seeds
    • raw or roasted cashews or peanuts
    • green onion
    • tangerine or orange slices

    For more salad ideas browse our vegan salad category.

    🥣 Storage

    Store the prepared mason jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store leftover noodles or vegetables separate from another in air-tight containers in the fridge. 

    📖 Recipe

    chinese noodle salad in jars

    Chinese Noodle Salad Recipe in a Jar

    Jacqui
    Enjoy this Chinese Noodle Salad recipe in a Jar with a creamy peanut dressing. It is a fun and colorful salad loaded with nutrients. Take it to work, school, on the road, or on your next picnic.
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan, WFPB
    Servings 4 servings

    Equipment

    • 4x quart size mason jars (900ml)
    • pot to cook noodles, cutting board, kitchen knives, bowls
    • tofu press, pan to fry tofu

    Ingredients
      

    Salad ingredients

    • 1 package Ty ling’s Chinese noodles
    • 1 big cucumber
    • 2 big carrots
    • 2 bell peppers (red & yellow)

    Crispy fried tofu

    • 1 block firm tofu
    • 1 tablespoon Ty ling’s sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

    Creamy peanut dressing

    • ½ cup all-natural peanut butter (120g)
    • ¼ cup soy sauce (60ml)
    • ¼ cup filtered water (60ml)
    • 1 freshly pressed lime
    • Garlic and onion powder, to taste
    • Red pepper flakes or chili, to taste (optional, for spice)

    Instructions
     

    Prepare tofu

    • Drain and press tofu (best overnight). Cut into bite-sized cubes. Heat a skillet with sesame oil and fry tofu until browned and crisp. Deglaze with soy sauce. 

    Peanut dressing

    • To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

    Prepare salad

    • Cook noodles following the package instructions. Wash and cut all veggies and divide them into fourths. Line up mason jars. Add around 3 to 4 tablespoons of the dressing to each jar, followed by a fourth of the noodles, diced cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, and fried tofu.
    • Put the lid on and store it in the fridge. Shake before eating, and enjoy!

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