Bean Thread Salad

Light, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Bean Thread Salad is the perfect fusion of crisp vegetables and silky glass noodles. Highlighting julienned carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, this dish is brought to life with a tangy, umami-packed dressing of soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and ginger, balanced with a touch of honey. Fresh cilantro and green onions add an herbal brightness, while roasted peanuts provide a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free salad is ideal as a light main course or a colorful side dish, perfect for warm-weather meals or meal prep. Healthy, quick, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this recipe is sure to become your next go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Bean thread (glass) noodles
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Place the bean thread noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes or until softened. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrot. Julienne the cucumber and red bell pepper as well. Roughly chop the cilantro and thinly slice the green onions.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, grated garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened bean thread noodles, julienned vegetables, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. Toss to combine.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl, and garnish with roasted peanuts for added crunch.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	377.7 grams (377.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1221

Total Fat 47.50g	61%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 29mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 192.70g	70%
Dietary Fiber 5.40g	19%
Total Sugars 8.90g
Protein 11.30g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 445mg	9%

*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: 34.4%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 62.0%