Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

chock-full of vegetables

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Pad Thai dressing:

Salad ingredients:

Garnishes:

Nutritional Information

316
calories
21,1g
fat
29,8g
carbohydrates
8,1g
protein
0 mg
cholesterol
90mg
sodium
Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

Recipe Description

This Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad is super healthy and bursting with vibrant vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Creamy cashew butter and tamarind paste with toasted sesame oil and lime juice give this dish its classic Thai flavors. And if you like pad Thai noodles and are looking for a fresh low-carb salad, this delicious zoodle salad will just fit the bill. Featuring an abundance of textures and flavors, this recipe is also light in fat plus naturally gluten-free.

Start by making a dressing in a blender. Spiralize the zucchini and cucumber into noodles. Then place the zoodles along with chopped veggies and mango in a salad bowl. Garnish with cashews and cilantro and serve with the dressing on the side. This light homemade dressing wonderfully coats a colorful combination of healthy vegetables, mango, and avocado. Perfect!

To make the Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make dressing

    2 min
    Step 1 - Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

    In a blender, combine ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, ¼ cup coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, ⅓ cup avocado oil, and ¼ cup cashew butter and blend until smooth. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve, or up to 4 days.

  2. 2

    Spiralize zucchini and cucumber

    3 min
    Step 2 - Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

    Using the spiralizer of choice, spiralize 1 ½ pounds zucchini and 1 cucumber into noodles.

  3. 3

    Combine salad ingredients

    3 min
    Step 3 - Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

    Place the spiralized zucchini and cucumber noodles along with 1 cup grated carrot, 2 cups shredded purple cabbage, ½ cup thinly sliced green onion, 1 ½ cups cubed mango, 2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 cubed avocado into a serving bowl, or pile them onto a large serving platter.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    2 min
    Step 4 - Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

    Garnish the salad with ½ cup toasted cashews and ¼ cup cilantro leaves.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

    Serve the salad with the dressing on the side and enjoy!

This healthy Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad features classic Thai flavors. Besides, it’s gluten-free and packs in the nutrients with plenty of healthy veggies, mango, and avocado. Give this easy recipe a go soon, and please come back to leave a comment with your thoughts.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Brad
February 28, 2025
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Delicious! My kids loved the colors and flavors, and it was simple to make. We enjoyed it on a warm summer day.

Charlie
December 10, 2024
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This zoodle salad is a game changer! Made it for a picnic. Everyone loved it and I felt like a chef. So fresh and delish, gonna make it again for sure.

Ace
November 13, 2024
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Wow! I tried this zoodle salad for a picnic, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and freshness. It's so easy to make, and I felt proud serving such a healthy dish.

Gabriela
November 4, 2024
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Delicious, fresh flavors.

FancyFae
March 16, 2024
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Yo, this Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad is the bomb! 🔥 I whipped it up for a weekend BBQ, and everyone was raving about it. Love how fresh and crunchy it is, plus that dressing totally slaps! Perfect for a light meal. My fam's asking for it again already. Can't go wrong with these zoodles!

Diana
February 10, 2024
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Amazing! This zoodle salad is a total game changer! My husband loved it, and he normally doesn't like salad.

Yvonne Smith
February 1, 2024
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So easy to make and very yummy!

Jessie
December 3, 2023
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Wow! This Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad was a hit at our family dinner! The colors were so bright and the flavors burst in my mouth. My kids loved it - even asked for seconds! A perfect way to sneak in veggies. Will definitely make this again!

Kevin Anderson
November 27, 2023
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Superb! Whipped this up for a picnic. Everyone loved the freshness and colors!

Quinn
October 4, 2023
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Amazing! This Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad was so fun to make with my kids. We loved the vibrant colors and delicious flavors! It’s a total hit at our dinner table!

Tom
September 8, 2023
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! So fresh and colorful, perfect for summer picnics.

Ollie
August 4, 2023
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Best salad ever! Made this for a family BBQ and it was a hit. Everyone loved the fresh flavors and colorful presentation. I'm proud to share such a healthy recipe.

Beth
June 29, 2023
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I made this zoodle salad for my family's picnic! Everyone loved it, especially the creamy dressing. So bright and fresh, a hit for sure.

Xander
February 12, 2023
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Wow! I made this salad for a gathering and everyone loved it! The flavors mixed so well, I felt proud serveing it. The zoodles were a hit, and I can't wait to try it again!

Frankie
September 3, 2022
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I tried this Rainbow Pad Thai Zoodle Salad for my wife and me on a sunny afternoon. The fresh veggies and mango reminded me of our trips to Thailand. Easy to make, it was a hit at our picnic! Thankful for this recepie.

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