Vegetarian Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad
Elevate your meal with this vibrant Vegetarian Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad, a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a party side. Tender rice noodles are paired with crisp julienned carrots, thinly sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, and fresh cilantro, creating a harmony of textures and flavors. The salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing featuring soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic for an irresistible blend of tangy, savory, and sweet notes. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and sesame seeds, this chilled noodle salad is packed with plant-based goodness and Asian-inspired flair. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and versatile recipe that’s perfect for anyone seeking a light yet satisfying vegetarian dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse them under cold water. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, sliced cucumber, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Add the cooled noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss everything together until well combined.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds over the salad, then toss gently to incorporate.
Serve the noodle salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a refreshing main or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2335 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1980 mg | 42% | |
*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.
