Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp
Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp balances tender marinated pork and sweet shrimp with cool rice vermicelli, crisp lettuce, and fresh herbs. A tangy mix of fish sauce, mirin, sriracha, and sesame dressing ties everything together, while roasted peanuts add crunch. It’s refreshing yet satisfying, perfect for warm-weather dinners or a vibrant lunch spread.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup mirin, soy sauce, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Stir in the pork. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork, discarding the marinade; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess juices and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and cut into short lengths.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles, shrimp, scallions, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cilantro to make the salad. Stir in the pork.
- 5
In a bowl, mix sesame dressing, 1/3 cup mirin, 1/4 cup fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce to make the dressing. Pour over the salad and toss until well mixed.
- 6
Coarsely grind the peanuts in a food processor. Sprinkle over the top of the salad.
- Calories 431.58 kcal High 22%
- Protein 31.44 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 44.51 g 16%
- Total Fat 13.49 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.58 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 134.48 mg High 45%
- Sodium 1282.22 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 4.01 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 8.4 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 137.41 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.74 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 620.86 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 328.66 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 29.05 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cucumber, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 431.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cucumber, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp?
- About 50 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp healthy?
- Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Pork and Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 431.58 calories and 31.44 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1282.22 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.58 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Fish, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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