Meatless Monday: Cucumber and Sprouts Thai Noodle Salad

Grab your spiralizer, it’s time to make the perfect lunch! This recipe for Cucumber and Sprouts Thai Noodle Salad from Nourishing Noodles  is healthy, light, and packed full of flavor.

Serves 2 (as a light meal)

DRESSING
1 tbsp tamari
Juice and pulp of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp coconut nectar
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/4 tsp cold-pressed sesame oil
1/2 tsp chia seeds
1 pinch chili flakes

NOODLES
2 large handfuls sunflower sprouts
4 small radishes, thinly sliced
2 small handfuls finely chopped mint
1 small spring onion, thinly sliced
2 Lebanese cucumbers, thin spirals 

SERVING/TOPPINGS
2 large handfuls baby spinach or seasonal greens of your choice
1 tbsp white and/or black sesame seeds
2 lime wedges

1. Place all dressing ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

2. Add the sprouts, radish, mint, and onion to the dressing bowl and toss until thoroughly coated. Massage vegetables for about 1 minute to help soften them. Let sit for 5 minutes.

3. Add cucumber noodles to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated.

4. Arrange a large handful of baby spinach or greens of choice on each plate, then top with coated noodles.

5. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.

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