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Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Vibrant Vietnamese Noodle Salad for a Refreshing Meal

This Vietnamese Noodle Salad offers a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing, making it a perfect refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 oz Rice Noodles the base of the salad that provides structure
  • 2 medium Carrots grated or julienned
  • 1 medium Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Mint opt for fresh leaves
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro or substitute with parsley
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Peanuts for topping; can substitute with sunflower seeds
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian version
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 small Chili optional for heat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, boiling for about 4–6 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: grate or julienne the carrots, slice the cucumber, and toss in the mint and cilantro.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and minced garlic together, and add chili if desired.
  4. Assemble the salad by combining cooled noodles with the vegetable mixture and pouring the dressing over them. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad right before serving to keep the vegetables crisp. For a heartier meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

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