Sweet Noodle Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Sweet Noodle Salad, a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Featuring tender vermicelli noodles tossed with vibrant, crisp vegetables like shredded carrots, red bell peppers, and green onions, this salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and fresh lime juice. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and crushed peanuts adds the perfect crunch to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled noodle dish is ideal as a light main course or a versatile side dish for potlucks or barbecues. Packed with fresh cilantro and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, this recipe is a delightful way to add a healthy, flavorful twist to your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dry vermicelli noodles
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and lime juice until well combined to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and crushed peanuts on top for extra crunch and flavor.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve cold and enjoy your Sweet Noodle Salad as a refreshing side or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1842 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1277 mg | 27% | |
*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.
