This sweet potato noodle salad is a light yet satisfying dish built around crisp vegetables, slippery glass noodles, and an Asian-style dressing that balances sweet, salty, tangy, and gently spicy flavours.
The dressing is made using fruit butter, a thick, slow-cooked fruit spread similar to apple butter, which adds natural sweetness and body without relying on refined sugar or heavy oils. It’s a simple way to create a well-rounded salad dressing using pantry staples, and it works especially well when you’re looking for alternatives to regular soy-based Asian dressings.
This recipe was originally shared many years ago and has since been refreshed and simplified to stand on its own as an everyday, versatile salad you can adapt with whatever vegetables you have on hand.
What Is Fruit Butter?
Fruit butter is made by slowly cooking fruit until it becomes smooth, thick, and naturally sweet. Unlike jam, it doesn’t rely on a setting agent and typically uses much less sugar.
In this recipe, fruit butter acts as:
- A natural sweetener
- A thickening agent for the dressing
- A way to balance salty and acidic flavours without overpowering the salad
You can use homemade apple butter or another mild fruit butter you enjoy. Apple works particularly well here because it complements the wasabi and vinegar without dominating the dressing.
Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Fruit Butter Dressing
A light and refreshing sweet potato noodle salad with crisp vegetables and a naturally sweet Asian-style fruit butter dressing. Vegan, adaptable, and perfect as a light meal or side.
Ingredients
Salad
- 200 g sweet potato noodles (glass noodles), cooked and rinsed in cold water
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced with a vegetable peeler
- Mixed bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 150 g frozen broad beans or edamame, blanched and drained
- 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
- 70 g green beans, finely sliced
Asian-Style Fruit Butter Dressing
- 1 tablespoon fruit butter (apple butter works well)
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or homemade soy-free sauce substitute)
- ½ teaspoon fine chilli powder (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fruit syrup, maple syrup, or agave nectar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
Prepare noodles and vegetables
- Cook the sweet potato noodles according to packet instructions.
- Rinse thoroughly under cold water to prevent sticking and drain well.
- Add the noodles and all vegetables to a large salad bowl.
- Toss gently to combine.
Make the dressing
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust salt, sweetness, or heat as needed.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Notes
This recipe uses fruit butter as a natural sweetener and thickener for the dressing. You can use homemade apple butter or another mild fruit butter of your choice. A simple apple butter recipe is available on the blog and works especially well here.
Soy sauce alternatives: If you’re avoiding soy, this dressing works well with coconut aminos or other soy-free alternatives, like our homemade soy sauce substitute.
Vegetable swaps: Snow peas, shredded cabbage, cucumber, or edamame make great additions.
Make-ahead tip: Keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280
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These dishes look so good! I didn't realize how easy it was to make a fruit butter. I will have to try this with many different kinds of fruits! Yummy!<br /><br />jessyburke88@gmail.com
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That salad looks so colorful!!