Quick way to grow a Delish 3 Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
This delicious Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing is a quick and easy meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Noodle Salad
- 8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken or tofu, shredded (optional)
Ginger-Lime Dressing
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions; drain them and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and optional cooked chicken or tofu.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, honey or maple syrup, and sriracha or red pepper flakes if you desire a bit of spice.
Assemble and Serve
- Add the cooked and cooled noodles to the large bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
- Pour the ginger-lime dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture.
- Toss everything gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing, then serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews. You can customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer.