Rainbow Asian Noodle Salad

Name: Rainbow Asian Noodle Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 200g thin rice vermicelli noodles; 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup edamame beans, shelled; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup crushed peanuts; Dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove garlic minced

A fresh, crunchy, and colorful salad that's perfect for warm days. Thin rice noodles are tossed with a rainbow of shredded vegetables and a zesty sesame-ginger dressing.

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

30 min

Servings

Ingredients

200g thin rice vermicelli noodles
1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup edamame beans, shelled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

1
Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions (usually soaking in hot water for 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
2
Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
3
In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles, cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and edamame.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well with tongs to ensure the noodles don't clump.
5
Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts just before serving.

Tips, Variations and Storage

Tips: Use a julienne peeler for the carrots to get those perfect thin strips. If the noodles are too long, use kitchen shears to cut them into more manageable lengths. Variations: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or fried tofu for extra protein. Swap peanuts for toasted cashews. Storage: This salad holds up surprisingly well in the fridge for 2 days, though the peanuts may lose their crunch.

Nutrition Information

Calories

290

Protein

Carbs

45g

Fat

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different noodles?

Soba (buckwheat) noodles or even whole-wheat spaghetti work great as alternatives.

Is this salad gluten-free?

If you use Tamari instead of regular soy sauce, the entire dish is gluten-free!

Rainbow Asian Noodle Salad

Ingredients

Instructions

Tips, Variations and Storage

Nutrition Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different noodles?

Is this salad gluten-free?

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