Three Ring Salad

Three ring salad hold a special place in our hearts as it was so aptly named in honor of mother in law.  This creation was invented by my husband for his mom Deanna, after she called him three times just to make sure that he had time in his busy life to make salad.  This salad is probably by far my favorite noodle salad.  Kendra Drake beware you can't try this little gem because it is laced with peanut death.  I suppose if you come to visit I could attempt to substitute the peanut butter with tahini paste. 

2 Packages of Yakisoba Noodles
1/2 Thin Sliced Red Onion, you can also substitute for green onions if you like more color
1/2 Cup Fresh Green Peas
1 Large Carrot, thinly sliced 
5-10 Mini Bell Peppers Sliced, you can use regular bell pepper if you like
Handful of chopped cilantro
1/2 Cup Shelled Roasted Peanuts





 
Dressing
1/3 Cup Peanut Butter
2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari (gluten free option) if you use the Tamari use 1/2 the amount it is much saltier
1 tsp Roasted Garlic
2  Generous squeezes of sriracha
couple of shakes of red pepper flakes

Kendra please note this dressing can be made in a peanut free version by replacing the peanut butter with tahini paste.

You can thin this dressing with peanut oil or water. 
Salt and Pepper to taste.  I prefer to have this a little thick it sticks to the noodles better.  Please see the image to the left.  If you prefer a thinner dressing add more water or oil until it is a smooth consistency.