Oriental Cold Noodle Salad Low Fat Vegetarian
Bright, fresh, and brimming with flavors, this Oriental Cold Noodle Salad is the perfect low-fat, vegetarian dish to elevate your mealtime. Combining tender rice noodles with a vibrant medley of julienned carrots, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is as nutritious as it is colorful. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, the recipe offers a delightful balance of savory and umami notes. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this no-fuss recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch option or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled for a light, flavorful burst of Asian-inspired goodness that's perfect for warm days or as a healthy crowd-pleaser. Keywords: oriental cold noodle salad, vegetarian salad recipe, low-fat summer dishes, Asian-inspired noodle salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Rice noodles
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 Green onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Peel and julienne the carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice the red bell pepper. Chop the green onions and cilantro finely.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles and prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped cilantro over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately as a chilled salad or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2066 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 946 mg | 20% | |
*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.
