A vibrant and nutritious salad combining colorful vegetables with hearty rice noodles, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Healthy
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Ingredients
Noodles
200gramsRice NoodlesCook according to package instructions.
Vegetables
1Red Bell PepperSliced thinly.
1Yellow Bell PepperSliced thinly.
1Green Bell PepperSliced thinly.
1mediumCucumberThinly sliced.
2mediumCarrotsJulienned or grated.
1cupRed CabbageFinely shredded.
4Green OnionsChopped.
Dressing
2tablespoonsSesame Oil
3tablespoonsSoy Sauce
1tablespoonRice Vinegar
1handfulFresh CilantroOptional garnish.
Instructions
Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, typically soaking in hot water for 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Prepare the vegetables: wash and slice the bell peppers, cucumber, julienne or grate the carrots, shred the red cabbage, and chop the green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles and all the prepared vegetables. Toss gently to mix.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve with optional cilantro on top.
Notes
This salad can be customized with additional proteins or seasonal vegetables. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.