Description
A vibrant and refreshing Vietnamese noodle salad made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a simple dressing, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Vermicelli noodles
- Fresh slivered vegetables: cucumber, carrots, bell peppers
- Rice vinegar
- Olive oil
- Sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs: mint, cilantro, basil
- Optional protein: grilled chicken or shrimp
Instructions
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to create a simple yet flavorful dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the noodles, fresh slivered vegetables, and herbs for a colorful and nutrient-packed medley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine all those wonderful flavors together.
- Serve with grilled meats or enjoy it as a light meal on its own.
Notes
Make the salad in advance, but keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to serve to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg