Vegetarian Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad

Light, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Vegetarian Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad is the perfect quick and healthy recipe for any occasion. Featuring tender rice noodles tossed with crisp julienned vegetables like cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper, it's a feast of textures and colors. The zesty lime-soy dressing, infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of honey, adds a tangy-sweet kick, while fresh mint, cilantro, and crunchy roasted peanuts provide an aromatic and nutty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad is a delightful balance of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, side dish, or picnic favorite. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a cool, refreshing experience that's completely vegetarian and utterly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Rice noodles
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Scallions
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and carrots. Slice them into thin matchsticks or use a julienne peeler for ease. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Chop the scallions into thin rounds.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the prepared rice noodles, cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, and scallions.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red chili flakes. Whisk together until well blended.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is coated evenly.

Step 6

Roughly chop the fresh mint and cilantro leaves. Add them to the salad along with the roasted peanuts. Toss gently again.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1342.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	925.1

Total Fat 37.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1808.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.6g
Protein 31.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 632.9mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 3000.8mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 54.2%