Spicy Peanut Shrimp Salad

Name: Spicy Peanut Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz. soba noodles; 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 16 medium cleaned shrimp; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 3 cups baby spinach, well chopped; 1 cup shelled edamame; 2 medium carrots, julienned; 4 radishes, halved and thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. roasted salted peanuts, chopped; 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped; ¼ cup and ⅛ cup powdered peanut butter (such as PB2 Foods peanut butter); 3 Tbsp. water; 1½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; ½-inch knob fresh ginger, crushed; 1 lime, juice (optional); ½ tsp. sriracha (optional)

Paging all lovers of peanut butter noodles….

By Anthea Levi, MS, RD, CDN

August 29, 2025

A plate of salad containing shrimp noodles and carrots

Photo by Anthea Levi

Peanut sauce makes everything better, as this balanced salad demonstrates. The creamy dressing pairs perfectly with heart-healthy proteins like shrimp and edamame. Whip this up in 35 minutes for an Asian-inspired dinner that’s light yet satisfying, with more than 40 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per serving.