16 Easy Asian Noodle Recipes To Expand Your Cooking Horizons

Meredith Holser
May 03, 2023
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We all have that go-to Asian dish when it comes to ordering takeout. For me, it's always a spicy Pad Kee Mao with tofu. Relying on your favorite neighborhood spot for dinner is easy, but what if we told you cooking at home could be even easier? These Asian noodle recipes are here to prove that you don't need to be a star chef to craft your ride-or-die bites. Scroll for 16 easy recipes packed with veggies and protein that you can whip up any night of the week!

Spicy Drunken Noodles

Thai chiles heat things up in this noodle dish. It's super easy to customize this meal, too, with your choice of veggies and protein! (via Cilantro Parsley)

Peanut Satay Noodles

You can throw all of the veggies you have on-hand into this noodle recipe for an effortless dinner. Whether it's edamame or broccoli, the additions pair swimmingly with the homemade peanut sauce. (via Two Spoons)

Ginger Lime Cold Noodle Salad

Each forkful of this cold noodle salad supplies a hefty crunch, suitable for those summer days when you just want to cool off. (via Chef Bai)

Carrot Noodles with Thai Peanut Sauce

Carrot-based noodles (if zoodles are a thing, certainly coodles can be, too?) replace regular vermicelli or udon ones in this easy Asian noodle recipe. They turn out to brighten up the dish, instead of weighing it down. (via The Endless Meal)

Easy Sesame Peanut Tahini Noodles with Halloumi

Enjoy this Asian noodle meal knowing that it's fully gluten-free. Halloumi adds some deserved cheesy and salty flavor elements to fistfuls of satisfying umami-infused noodles. (via Rachel Mansfield)

Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

This chilled noodle salad recipe will become an overnight sensation in your household. It's packed with nourishing vegetables and drizzled in a truly addictive peanut sauce. (via Munching with Mariyah)

Hakka Noodles with Shrimp

Nests of egg noodles form the base of this tasty noodle recipe. For stir fry toppings, basically any veggie will fit right in with this dish's spice. (via Signature Concoctions)

Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

This recipe allows you to chef up your own chili garlic sauce. Umami flavors for the win! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Pad Kee Mao

This Pad Kee Mao noodle recipe beats takeout any day. The best part about making this dish at home is you have the power to control your desired spice level. I love a 4 out of 5! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Kimchi Udon Noodles

Kimchi brings mouthwatering fermented notes to udon noodles and forms a cozy meal altogether! (via Live Eat Learn)

Vegan Peanut Noodles

Add some air-fried tofu or any other protein of your choice to these vegan noodles. No matter what you choose, your addition will get smothered in a mind-blowingly delicious peanut sauce. (via Veggie Society)

Garlic Sesame Noodles

Get excited, because these garlicky noodles are all said and done in a matter of 30 minutes. Weeknights are saved! (via This Wife Cooks)

Vegan Udon Noodle Soup

Udon noodles are the best because they're thick in size and balanced in texture. In this easy Asian noodle recipe, they shine among handfuls of spinach, carrot, and mushrooms of your choice. (via Gastroplant)

Vegan Sweet & Peppery Oriental Noodles

You only need 10 accessible ingredients to form this noodle dish! Though they taste amazing alone, the noodles also pair well with seared tofu, broccoli, and pickled ginger. (via No Eggs Or Ham)

Easy Instant Pot Soba Noodles

The Instant Pot makes this recipe even more seamless. The noodles soak up a flavorful mixture of white wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sriracha. (via The Girl On Bloor)

Asian Veggie Noodle Bowl with Grilled Steak

If you've ever dreamed of eating the rainbow, now's your chance. This easy noodle bowl recipe adds mounds of colorful veggies atop a bed of vermicelli and steak. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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37 Tasty Salad Recipes That Make A Totally Satisfying Meal

Salad cravings come and go, but they can definitely linger when you find the perfect mix of fresh, seasonal ingredients and an irresistibly delicious dressing! These hearty, tasty salads are all of those things, and stand on their own as a meal for one or a crowd.

The versatility of each salad recipe here is what makes them shine as our very best salad recipes, too. Top 'em with your favorite protein for a delicious dinner, proudly bring one along to a summer BBQ potluck, or pack a serving for a week's worth of healthylunches.

Whether you're craving a taco-style salad, an all-veggie mix, or a salad-y spin on your favorite cuisine like Thai, Mediterranean, or Southern, these are the best salads to add to your recipe box!

Spring Mix Salad with Lemon Baked Tofu

Pack protein like lemon tofu and edamame to this salad that's filled enough to be its own stand-alone dish. The tangy vinaigrette is so refreshing, too! (via Two Spoons for Brit + Co)

Fennel Salad

This light meal is made magical with some crispy chicken cutlets that you can either prepare yourself, or buy at the store to save you some weeknight time! The blood orange brightens things up a bit, while the fennel and toasted walnuts add some wondrous texture. (via Brit + Co)

Butternut Squash Salad

Rich in nutrients, this veggie salad packs a mouthful of sweet flavors from the roasted butternut, paired with perfectly with a homemade apple cider dressing. (via Brit + Co)

Space Salad

This NASA-inspired recipe, originally developed for deep space travelers, only requires seven ingredients: soybeans, poppy seeds, barley, kale, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and sweet potatoes are all tossed together to create an (ahem) out-of-this-world salad. (via Brit + Co)

Nicoise Salad

There's a little bit of everything in this tasty salad recipe: protein from fish and eggs, crunch from spinach and tomatoes, and tons of flavor from the homemade dressing. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Arugula Walnut Salad

Here's our favorite go-to spring salad recipe, chock full of fresh fruit + veg we love to savor all season long. (via Brit + Co)

Whole30 Chicken and Avocado Salad

We recreated one of Pinterest's most popular Whole30 recipes and learned exactly what all the fuss is about, so good! (via Brit + Co)

Winter Greens & Citrus Salad with Tahini-Ginger Dressing

The Japanese-style tahini-ginger dressing in this salad is so good that you'll want to drizzle it on all your veggies — sauteéd kale, steamed broccoli, and more. (via Season Cookbook x Brit + Co)

Spring Chicken Salad With Sauce Verte

Low-carb fans will love this bright spring salad with seasoned chicken and a mix of veggies like asparagus, English peas, and plenty of greens. (via Brit + Co)

Summer Watermelon Radish Salad

Watermelon radishes are nothing like your average watermelon. Earthy and packed with a spicy kick, these vegetables go best paired with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet Potato Salad

This hearty salad mixes together roasted sweet potato, fluffy quinoa, arugula, crumbled feta, and a quick + delicious hummus dressing. (viaLive Eat Learn)

Pesto Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad

Grilled Cajun chicken, orzo, romaine lettuce, and avocado and peppers tossed together with a creamy thousand island dressing is a meal we'll happily add to our weekly salad rotation ASAP. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Farro

Roasted beets, farro, goat cheese, and crunchy almonds is hearty enough to serve as a meal on its own but also a dish you'll totally want to share. (via Barley & Sage)

Peach Salad

Peach lovers, unite! This salad puts the juicy stone fruit front and center and finishes with a sweet and tangy olive oil dressing. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Curly Endive and Stone Fruit Salad

The best thing about salads is their versatility. Swap the endive here for radicchio, chicories, frisée or some other favorite and grill the stone fruit for added flavor. (via Most Hungry)

Easy Beef Taco Salad

Top this beef salad with your favorite taco toppings and an easy and delicious 2-ingredient dressing! (via Salt & Lavender)

Spring Orzo Salad

Loaded with asparagus, peas, and a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing, this salad will satisfy you through summer and beyond. (via Munching With Mariyah)

Shaved Broccolini, Brussel Sprouts, and Kale Salad

This gluten-free and vegetarian salad features shaved broccolini, Brussels sprouts and kale (*all* the greens) and is so easy to make. (via Rachel Mansfield)

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad

Toss crispy romaine hearts, spicy buffalo chicken, and all your favorite veggies with a healthy and super tasty avocado ranch dressing for your next salad craving. (via The Endless Meal)

Apple Berry Walnut Salad

Berry season is a perfect time to make this salad, mixed with kale, red leaf lettuce, blackberries, blueberries, apples, and walnuts. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

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Snap Pea + Burrata Salad

Snap peas, cucumbers, radishes, and creamy burrata cheese is the healthy + totally satisfying mix we want in a salad. (via Cozy Cravings)

Santa Fe Chicken Salad

This Chili's copycat salad recipe is loaded with spicy chicken, yummy veggies, tortilla strips and a zesty Santa Fe sauce. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Panzanella Bread Salad

This salad made with grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, capers and herbs can be served warm or cold depending on the season and mood. (via Veggie Society)

Authentic Fattoush Salad

Make the most of summer's best produce with a delicious dressing and crunchy homemade pita chips for the ultimate bread salad. (via Forks & Foliage)

Turmeric Rice Salad

Grains are a great way to turn a salad into a meal. This Mediterranean-inspired salad uses turmeric and rice to add a beautiful color, great texture and a lot of nutrition. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vegan Grilled Club Salad

Inspired by the classic club sandwich, this salad uses similar ingredients grilled to perfection. (via The Edgy Veg)

Bright Winter Salad

This easy, 10-minute salad is packed with antioxidants and introduces dragonfruit to your salad go-to ingredients. (via No Eggs Or Ham)

Easy Fennel Arugula Salad

Mix in sundried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to create a simple and satisfying salad with huge flavor. (via Gastroplant)

Turkish Shepherd Salad

Tomato season is our favorite salad time. Add fresh summer tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, plus sumac, lemon juice and olive oil to make this tasty and refreshing salad in just 5 minutes! (via Give Recipe)

Thai Quinoa Salad

A simple Thai vinaigrette made of sesame oil, lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic turns your summer produce into a delightful feast! (viaA Spicy Perspective)

Bo Luc Lac

This peppery, sweet, and savory bo luc lac is delicious served on a bed of crisp watercress, red onions, and cherry tomatoes, so salad-esque. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Kale Salad

This colorful kale salad made with a fresh strawberry vinaigrette is an ode to California cuisine. (via Culinary Hill)

Cauliflower Citrus Salad

This winter salad is a great one to bookmark come the holidays or try anytime you're craving crunchy and sweet. (via Allo Simone)

Chickpea Shawarma Salad

This plant-based version of the Middle Eastern dish still has the same kick of spices but with hearty chickpeas and a dressing that’s tangy, sweet, and tart all at once. (via Chef Bai)

Strawberry Spinach Salad

This healthy summer salad is quick and easy, featuring toasted almonds, sliced cucumbers and in-season strawberries, plus an easy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. (via Two Spoons)

Watermelon Feta Basil Balsamic Salad

There are few things better than watermelon in season, and this salad takes advantage of all of it with complimentary flavors of feta, basil, and balsamic. (via Cilantro Parsley)

Black Eyed Pea + Cornbread Salad

This Southern-style salad had us at cornbread, plus plant-based toppings that are healthy and delicious and totally filling. (via This Wife Cooks)

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Chad Michael Murray Says He Wants "A Cinderella Story 2" Too

A Cinderella Story isn't just a movie — it's honestly a cultural moment. The costume montage, the spastic colons and synchronized swimming, the rain in this drought... even Gavin Degraw singing over the One Tree Hilltrailer on the DVD stand out! Everything about this film is iconically ingrained in our collective conscious, making Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray the Y2k blueprint for many of the "It" pairings we know and love today.

We last left our Princeton royalty preparing for their freshman year of college, dreaming of happily-ever-after — or at least graduation — and that was that! But in this era of reboots, I've often wondered what happened to our OG tortured poets after the credits rolled. Luckily, I'm not the only one! Chad Michael Murray just tee'd up a sequel, and yes that's me you hear squealing right now. Here's everything we know about what's to come for everyone's fave modern fairytale!

Is there a part two to a Cinderella story?

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There's Another Cinderella Story, starring Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley, but that's more so a part of a series of "Cinderella stories" rather than an actual sequel. So far, we haven't gotten a follow-up on our Princeton-bound faves.

Has "A Cinderella Story 2" been announced?

There's been no formal announcement yet, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. During his press tour for Mother of the Bride, Chad Michael Murray told ETthat he's definitely interested in bringing Austin Ames back. He said that even his daughter told him, "You need to make another one of these, Daddy," after she watched A Cinderella Story for the first time.

His response to the idea? "Here you go, Hil. From me to you, let's do it!" — referring to Hilary Duff, of course! The timing couldn't be better either, given that Hilary just gave birth to her fourth child and could hypothetically be available to film in the coming months...just saying!

Again, there's no official information about this project yet, but with a main piece of the puzzle on board, we're one step closer to my own personal happily-ever-after — a real sequel to A Cinderella Story once and for all.

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6 Easy Ways To Give The Classic Caesar Salad Recipe A Glow Up

While the caesar salad and french fry combo is certainly a good one, constantly eating the same meal can become pretty tiring. The traditional caesar salad was invented in 1924 at a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. Since then, it’s become a staple side or main dish — in restaurants and at home — consisting of romaine lettuce and croutons topped with shredded parmesan cheese and caesar dressing (usually an oil-based dressing with anchovies, grated parmesan, lemon juice, egg yolks, and various spices).

As time went on, so did the plethora of caesar salad variations, spanning from a simple caesar wrap to a buffalo ranch pretzel chicken caesar salad. Here are 6 ways that you can spruce up your lunch time caesar salad.

Protein, Protein, Protein

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The most obvious choice? Add some protein. This could help you achieve your protein goals, but also includes some sustenance for a fuller meal instead of a side salad. Grilled shrimp, hard boiled eggs, salmon, steak, and chicken (grilled, cajun, barbecue, pesto—you can get creative here!) are some tasty options.

Check out this buffalo ranch pretzel chicken caesar salad from Tieghan Gerard/Half Baked Harvest or this salmon caesar salad grain bowl from The Real Food Dietitians.

​Throw In Avocado, Nuts, or Legumes

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There’s nothing easier than throwing in pantry items. Toss in toasted walnuts, cashews, or pine nuts. Avocados and legumes (like chickpeas, beans, and lentils) are also a common addition — just check out this avocado crispy chickpea caesar salad by Whole and Heavenly Oven, or this southwest chicken caesar salad recipe.

​Transform It Into A Pasta Salad

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What’s the foolproof way to make any meal better? Add pasta. Reach for pasta shapes such as elbow, farfalle, gemelli, or cavatappi (just check out this pasta shapes guide for more insight). This chicken caesar pasta salad by Averie Cooks utilizes farfalle, while this tortellini caesar salad adds a cheesy twist by Two Peas & Their Pod.

Don't Forget The Extra Veggies

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Include more vegetables other than the lettuce. Here are some of our top veggie suggestions: cherry peppers, red onion, sweet potato, broccoli, or artichokes (this artichoke caesar-ish salad will do the trick!). If you’re a fan of brussels sprouts (don’t knock ‘em till you try ‘em), you may want to spring for this brussels sprout caesar salad recipe by The Crowded Kitchen.

Spruce Up The Lettuce

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No, you don’t only have to use romaine lettuce as the greens for a caesar salad. Snag whatever you have in the fridge—spinach, arugula, microgreens—and throw them in the bowl with some caesar dressing. A great option is to actually grill the lettuce if you have one available to you. It adds a smoky flavor to the traditional recipe, like this chicken caesar salad with grilled romaine.

Turn It Into A Wrap

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The simplest way to change up your go-to caesar salad is to switch around the order of ingredients. Instead of using a bowl, make these healthy chicken caesar lettuce wraps by Rachel Mansfield, or your favorite kind of tortilla wrap.

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21 Memorial Day Sales You Need To Shop For Insane Savings

Memorial Day weekend is nigh, and in the midst of planning your epic BBQ spread and a slew of themed cocktails, it's also time to start noting the Memorial Day sales you'll be shopping for a much-needed summer refresh. We've got the scoop on savings in just about every category – from beauty to home decor to fashion – so you know exactly when and where to save big.

Scroll on for the Memorial Day sales we're most excited about for 2024, and make sure to come back here for additional sale info!

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Peony Vase Thank You Card Set

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When: May 22-29

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Red, White, And Royal Blue Fans — We're Getting A Sequel!

Amazon's adaptation of Casey McQuiston’s famed Red, White & Royal Blueblew our minds with its perfectly extravagant and messy royal romance. Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz stole our hearts with their antics, proving that love isn't always as cookie cutter as we think it should be. Not only that, but it was the LGBT film we never knew we needed until it hit the big screen last year.

If you've been missing Prince Henry and Alex, you're in luck because a sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is officially coming! Here's everything we know about the latest developments!

Is the main cast returning?

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I'm happy to share that Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez are returning! I honestly don't think the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel would be the same if they weren't.

However, no other cast information has been released! Hopefully we'll see Uma Thurman and Clifton Collins, Jr. reprise their roles!

What's the sequel going to be about?

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As of yet, Variety reports that not much has been confirmed about the sequel's plot or release date. My guess is that there the two lovebirds will have to juggle new responsibilities and mishaps.

What the original plot of "Red, White & Royal Blue?"

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The novel centers around the character of Alex Claremont-Diaz, a first son of the United States, and his romantic relationship with Prince Henry, British royalty.

Take a walk down memory lane with these behind-the-scenes pictures 👀

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Matthew López on Instagram: "“Yes, this is exactly how I always dreamed it would be. Locked in a cupboard with your elbow inside my rib cage.” #rwrbmovie"

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Nicholas Galitzine on Instagram: "The bois 📸 @aneeshtheactress"

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Matthew López on Instagram: "Spent the last two weeks rehearsing with @nicholasgalitzine and @taylorzakharperez It’s been a joy to watch Henry and Alex come to life in the room. Excited to make this movie with them. Here we go! #rwrbmovie @primevideo 📸: (the great Stephen Goldblatt)"

We cannot wait to see what new adventures are two lovebirds will cook up in Red, White & Royal Blue, but for now we’ll be rereading (and rereading) RWRB.

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