Vegan Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Vegan Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad is a vibrant meal that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Featuring tender rice noodles tossed with crisp red bell pepper, crunchy carrots, cool cucumber, and vibrant purple cabbage, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. It’s coated in a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and a hint of maple syrup for the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet notes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, this easy-to-make dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or even a potluck contribution. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the perfect harmony of Asian-inspired ingredients in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice noodles
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 100 grams purple cabbage
• 2 stalks green onions
• 20 grams fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Peel and julienne the carrot. Thinly slice the cucumber, and purple cabbage. Chop the green onions, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, finely grated fresh ginger, minced garlic clove, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, sliced vegetables, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine well.

Step 5

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and toss once more to distribute evenly.

Step 6

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Give it one final toss before serving.

Step 7

Garnish with additional cilantro or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(908.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	656.8

Total Fat 22.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2316.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315.1mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1519.1mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 61.0%