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fresh & zesty vietnamese noodle salad

Name: fresh & zesty vietnamese noodle salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups rice noodles, cooked; 1 cucumber, julienned; 1 carrot, julienned; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tamari; 1 tsp chili paste; 1 tsp maple syrup

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Cook noodles fully, then stop the heat completely. Rinse under cold running water for two minutes — the cold firms the starch. Toss noodles in the dressing and rest the whole salad for 10 minutes before serving.

Serves

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

200

Carbs

40g

Protein

Fat

Flavor Profile

🍜 Tender and chewy from the rice noodles

🥒 Crunchy and fresh from the vegetables

🌶️ Spicy and tangy from the chili dressing

🍋 Zesty and bright from the lime

🌿 Fragrant and fresh from cilantro and mint

Ingredients

🍜 2 cups rice noodles, cooked

🥒 1 cucumber, julienned

🥕 1 carrot, julienned

🍋 Juice of 1 lime

🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

🌱 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🧴 1 tbsp tamari

🌶️ 1 tsp chili paste

🍁 1 tsp maple syrup

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Instructions

Cook rice noodles per package instructions, rinse with cold water and set aside.

Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, tamari, chili paste, and maple syrup for the dressing.

Combine noodles, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss well. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

🧬 Food Science

Rice noodles, a staple in Vietnamese cuisine, are naturally gluten-free and easy on the digestive system. Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint are rich in antioxidants and have been linked to better digestion and improved mental clarity.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a refreshing iced green tea or a glass of chilled coconut water.

🍽️ Pair with fresh Vietnamese spring rolls or a simple cucumber salad.