Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad is a quick and healthy dish packed with fresh vegetables and an irresistible tangy-sweet sesame dressing. Featuring tender rice noodles tossed with crisp julienned carrot, crunchy red bell pepper, cool cucumber, and finely shredded purple cabbage, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A zesty combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a hint of honey perfectly balances the savory and sweet notes, while fresh cilantro, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds add layers of texture and bold aromatics. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a side dish at your next gathering. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice noodles
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 100 grams purple cabbage
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 3 stalks green onions
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips. Slice the red bell pepper and cucumber into thin strips. Shred the purple cabbage finely. Chop the fresh cilantro and slice the green onions.

Step 3

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden, stirring frequently for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooled rice noodles to the dressing and toss to coat well.

Step 6

Add the prepared vegetables: carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, purple cabbage, cilantro, and green onions to the noodles. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and give everything a final gentle toss.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your refreshing noodle salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	902.1 grams (902.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	676

Total Fat 25.40g	33%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3491mg	152%
Total Carbohydrate 102.40g	37%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 32.30g
Protein 16.80g	34%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1403mg	30%

*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: 32.4%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 58.1%