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Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Noodle Salad Recipe


Description

A vibrant, refreshing Vietnamese-inspired chicken noodle salad loaded with fresh herbs, veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty tangy dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 small chili, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, mint, cilantro, and green onions.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and chili.
  4. Add noodles to the salad bowl and toss gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until well combined.
  6. Top with chopped peanuts before serving.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra crunch, add bean sprouts. You can also swap chicken for shrimp or tofu.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Vietnamese salad, chicken noodle salad, fresh noodle salad, Asian chicken salad