Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad
Yield 2
Prep time
10 MinCook time
16 MinTotal time
26 MinHere is a delicious salad that is alive with flavor and texture. The smooth noodles provide the base for the shredded chicken and the crunchy veggies, nuts, and sesame seeds. Best of all you can prepare it in 15 minutes or less!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce rice noodles
- 1/2 cup chicken breast cooked shredded
- 1 tablespoon peanuts chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/2 cup carrot grated
- 1/4 cup bell pepper sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing or sesame ginger salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package directions, or until tender about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Place the rice noodles in a large mixing bowl. Add all the veggies followed by the cilantro, peanuts, sesame seeds and dressing. Toss together and serve immediately or chill for future use up to one day.
Notes
This salad looks great piled on a plate. You can be very creative with the ingredients using tofu or fish and a variety of veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
202.24Fat
9.55 gSat. Fat
1.86 gCarbs
17.95 gFiber
2.35 gNet carbs
15.59 gSugar
2.95 gProtein
11.44 gSodium
77.02 mgCholesterol
26.25 mgcopyright foodandhealth.com
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