Refreshing Vietnamese Lime Noodle Salad
Recipe Collection: Salads
Refreshing Vietnamese Lime Noodle Salad is a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal. Bursting with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing, it’s a vegetarian dish that’s sure to please. Ideal for warm days, this salad is gluten-free and contains peanuts, making it a great option for those seeking a flavorful, healthy meal.
With its bright flavors, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a side or a main dish. You can easily select this recipe from the easyChef Pro App, where you’ll find personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list to simplify your meal prep.
Overview
This refreshing Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad is perfect for a hot day. It's a delightful combination of fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Peanuts
Cuisine
Vietnamese
Serving Size: 4
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 Whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Cup cilantro, torn
- 0.5 Whole jalapeno pepper, minced
- 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) white sugar
- 0.25 Cup fresh lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetarian fish sauce
- 12 Ounces (oz) package dried rice noodles
- 2 Medium carrots, julienned
- 1 Medium cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 Cup fresh mint, torn
- 4 Leaves napa cabbage, torn
- 0.25 Cup unsalted peanuts
- 4 Sprigs fresh mint
Steps
- Mince the garlic with the cilantro and jalapeno pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add lime juice, vegetarian fish sauce, and sugar; stir well. Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles; boil them for 2 minutes. Drain well. Rinse the noodles with cold water until they have cooled. Let them drain again.
- Combine the sauce, noodles, carrots, cucumber, mint, and napa cabbage in a large serving bowl. Toss well and serve the salad garnished with the peanuts and mint sprigs.
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Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Vietnamese Lime Noodle Salad!
