Oriental Cold Noodle Salad Low Fat Vegetarian

Bright, fresh, and brimming with flavors, this Oriental Cold Noodle Salad is the perfect low-fat, vegetarian dish to elevate your mealtime. Combining tender rice noodles with a vibrant medley of julienned carrots, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is as nutritious as it is colorful. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, the recipe offers a delightful balance of savory and umami notes. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this no-fuss recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch option or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled for a light, flavorful burst of Asian-inspired goodness that's perfect for warm days or as a healthy crowd-pleaser. Keywords: oriental cold noodle salad, vegetarian salad recipe, low-fat summer dishes, Asian-inspired noodle salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 Green onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrot and cucumber. Thinly slice the red bell pepper. Chop the green onions and cilantro finely.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped cilantro over the salad for garnish.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a chilled salad or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	597.3

Total Fat 20.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2066.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.5g
Protein 15.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.3mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 946.1mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 60.5%