Dairy-Free Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad

Light, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Dairy-Free Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. Made with silky rice noodles, crisp vegetables like red bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber, and an aromatic blend of fresh cilantro and mint, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes for an effortless meal. Tossed in a tangy lime-soy dressing with a hint of sesame and chili heat, it’s a harmonious balance of savory, zesty, and refreshing flavors. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is a go-to for anyone seeking a quick, nutritious recipe that doesn't compromise on taste. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for a finishing touch your taste buds will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice noodles
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 3 units scallions
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 1 large lime
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, you would soak them in hot water for 5-8 minutes until they become tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

While the noodles are soaking, thinly slice the red bell pepper and scallions. Julienne the carrot and cucumber using a julienne peeler or knife.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice noodles with the sliced vegetables.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro and mint finely and add them to the noodle and vegetable mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the juice of one lime, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, tossing everything gently to combine and ensure an even distribution of the dressing.

Step 7

Transfer the noodle salad to a serving plate or bowl. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(829.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	542.8

Total Fat 19.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3471.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.8g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230.8mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1216.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 59.8%