Lotsa Pasta's Thai Rice Noodle Salad

Elevate your salad game with "Lotsa Pasta's Thai Rice Noodle Salad," a vibrant fusion of flavors and textures that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. This easy recipe combines tender rice noodles with crisp julienned carrot, sweet red bell pepper, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic fresh cilantro, all tossed in a tangy, umami-packed dressing featuring lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. Finished with a sprinkling of toasted peanuts for irresistible crunch, this light yet flavorful dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch, a picnic side, or a no-fuss weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, zingy herbs, and bold Thai-inspired flavors, this salad is sure to please your taste buds—and it’s naturally dairy-free! For maximum flavor, let it chill briefly to allow the ingredients to meld into a harmonious, irresistible bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rice noodles
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 4 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup toasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes), until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

Step 2

While the noodles cook, prepare the vegetables: Julienne the carrot, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, and cut the cucumber into half-moons. Chop the fresh cilantro and green onions.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to create the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, prepared vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss everything together gently until well coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted peanuts on top for added crunch.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your Thai Rice Noodle Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(942.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1122.5

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3047.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209.6mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1772.9mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 36.8%