Low Sodium Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Sodium Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rice noodles paired with a medley of crisp julienned vegetables like carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is bursting with fresh flavors. A zesty dressing made from fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, honey, and a hint of ground white pepper ties everything together beautifully while keeping sodium levels low. Topped with fresh mint, cilantro, and crunchy chopped peanuts, this recipe delivers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this light, healthy, and refreshing noodle salad is ideal as a side dish or a standalone meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or a wholesome weekday lunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 large red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Instructions
Begin by preparing the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves soaking them in hot water for about 5 minutes until they're tender. Drain and set aside.
While the noodles are soaking, prepare the vegetables. Peel and julienne the carrot. Julienne the cucumber and red bell pepper as well.
In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and ground white pepper to create the dressing. Whisk well until the honey dissolves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained rice noodles, julienned carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Add the fresh mint and cilantro leaves.
Pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
Serve the rice noodle salad immediately for the best flavor or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your refreshing, low-sodium salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 567 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1334 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
