Orchid's Tangy Cool Noodles

Dive into a bowl of refreshing flavor with Orchid's Tangy Cool Noodles, a vibrant Asian-inspired dish perfect for warm days or a quick, healthy dinner. Featuring silky rice noodles tossed with crisp julienned cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper, this recipe comes alive with a zesty sesame-soy dressing infused with lime juice, fresh ginger, and a hint of honey for balanced sweetness. Sprinkled with nutty sesame seeds and optionally garnished with crunchy crushed peanuts, this no-fuss meal is ready in just 20 minutes, including prep time. Whether served fresh or chilled for an extra-cool touch, these tangy noodles are a delightful blend of texture, bold taste, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or light yet satisfying meals, this recipe promises a flavor-packed experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g Rice noodles (medium thickness)
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 20 g Fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger
• 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes. Drain, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

While the noodles are cooking, julienne the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and set aside.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the tangy dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, finely grated garlic, grated fresh ginger, red chili flakes, and salt.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled noodles with the prepared vegetables and cilantro.

Step 6

Pour the tangy dressing over the noodles and gently toss everything together to ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and, if desired, garnish with crushed peanuts for added crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes for an extra-refreshing experience. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(974.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	705.8

Total Fat 27.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2984.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 18.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.7mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1461.0mg	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: 33.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 56.5%