Vietnamese Zoodle Salad with Fragrant Herbs and Roasted Peanuts

Servings: 4
Preheat: 
Prep Time: 45 min
Source: http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/vietnamese-zoodle-salad.aspx

A tool called a spiralizer turns zucchini and other vegetables into long, curly, noodle-like “zoodles.” If you don’t have (or don’t want to buy) one, you can use a julienne peeler.

Ingredients: 

3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 Tbs. fish sauce
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
2 medium carrots, peeled and spiralized
1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts
1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onions
1/4 packed cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 packed cup torn fresh cilantro
1/4 packed cup torn fresh mint
Sriracha sauce, for serving

Directions: 

In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Add the zucchini and carrots to the mixture, along with the peanuts, onions, basil, cilantro, and mint.

Toss well to combine. Transfer to bowls and serve with Sriracha on the side.