Soy-Free Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad

Brighten up your meal with this Soy-Free Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad, a vibrant dish packed with fresh, crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for those seeking a gluten-free and soy-free option, this salad features tender rice noodles tossed with julienned red bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers, all enhanced by the zesty flavors of lime juice and a fish sauce alternative. The dressing, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and spiced with chili flakes, creates a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Garnished with sesame seeds and infused with mint and cilantro, this quick 25-minute recipe is a refreshing choice for a light lunch, dinner, or even a flavorful side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a delightful, guilt-free meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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 large Cucumber
• 15 grams Fresh mint leaves
• 15 grams Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce alternative
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Typically, you will need to bring a pot of water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook for about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 2

Julienne the red bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber into thin strips. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and cilantro, then add them to the salad bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce alternative, maple syrup, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk together to create the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice noodles to the salad bowl with the vegetables and herbs.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure an even coating on the noodles and vegetables.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for garnish.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preferences.

Step 9

Serve the rice noodle salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a refreshing main course or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	623.5

Total Fat 20.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2759.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 11.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.7mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1362.3mg	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: 28.8%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 64.3%