Low Fat Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad

Light, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Low Fat Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad is the perfect healthy dish for any occasion. Made with tender rice noodles, crisp julienned vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper, and aromatic herbs like mint and cilantro, this salad is a delightful balance of texture and taste. The tangy, low-fat lime dressing, infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey, ties the dish together with a zesty punch. Garnished with sesame seeds for a subtle nutty crunch, this no-fuss recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and can be served immediately or chilled for extra flavor. Ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or meal prep option, this rice noodle salad is both healthy and satisfying—perfect for those looking for a quick, low-fat salad packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
• 10 grams Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 1 large Lime
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by cooking the rice noodles as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop further cooking and set aside.

Step 2

2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Peel the cucumber, then julienne it into thin strips. Do the same with the carrot. Seed and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 3

3. Finely chop the mint and cilantro leaves after washing them thoroughly. Slice the spring onions thinly.

Step 4

4. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by squeezing the juice of the lime. Add the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until all the ingredients are combined and the honey is dissolved.

Step 5

5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, prepared vegetables, and chopped herbs. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

6. Transfer the salad onto a serving platter or bowls. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Step 7

7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527.1

Total Fat 17.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2887.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 11.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162.0mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1079.6mg	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: 28.2%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 63.3%