Vermicelli Salad with Red Peppers and Zucchini

Vibrant, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Vermicelli Salad with Red Peppers and Zucchini is a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender vermicelli noodles tossed with crisp, colorful veggies like red bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, this salad is elevated by a zesty dressing of soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and honey, accented with fresh cilantro and a hint of ginger and garlic for a flavorful punch. It’s quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and can be served immediately or chilled for a cool, make-ahead option. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, this recipe delivers on both taste and texture, making it a stellar addition to your repertoire of healthy noodle salads. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegan main, it’s a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams vermicelli noodles
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 stalks green onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions (typically 2-3 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and zucchini into matchstick-sized pieces. Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips. Chop the green onions and cilantro finely.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled vermicelli noodles with the red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, green onion, and cilantro.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad and toss lightly. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(760.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1263.4

Total Fat 22.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4846.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 26.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.0mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1356.3mg	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: 14.5%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 77.7%