Peanut Noodle Layered Salad Jars (Meal prep friendly, high protein)

jar filled with layered noodle salad, peanut dressing, tofu cubes, edamame, carrots, and purple cabbage

Peanut Noodle Layered Salad Jars (Meal prep friendly, high protein)

Make these Peanut Noodle Salad Jars for a delicious, high protein, grab and go lunch that you prepare once and enjoy all week! This salad features layers of rice noodles, crisp veggies, tofu, and a creamy Thai peanut dressing. A healthy, high-protein meal prep option that stays fresh and saves you time!

Course lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine American

Keyword easy meal prep option, layered salad, thai peanut sauce

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 532kcal

Author Jackie Akerberg

Equipment

jar with lid
stove

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

⅓ cup powdered peanut butter or 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 large lime juiced
pinch of salt
water as needed, to thin

Jar Ingredients

4 oz rice noodles cooked and cooled
1 cup shelled edamame
8 oz high protein super firm tofu prepared using either my oven baked or pan seared method
1 cup red cabbage shredded
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup red bell pepper sliced
¼ cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
3 green onions chopped
¼ cup roasted salted peanuts or cashews chopped

Instructions

Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar. Stir to combine and season to taste, adding a bit of water to thin until the mixture is pourable. Divide between the 3 jars.
Layer the ingredients in the jars in the order listed, starting with the noodles at the bottom.
When you're ready to enjoy, either shake or pour into a bowl!

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