Far East Salad

Experience a burst of bold, fresh flavors with this vibrant Far East Salad! Perfectly cooked rice noodles are tossed with a colorful medley of julienned carrots, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and finely shredded purple cabbage, creating a visually stunning base brimming with crunch. Fragrant fresh cilantro and sliced green onions add an herbaceous punch, while a zesty homemade dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic ties the dish together with tangy-sweet umami notes. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for texture, this salad is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, making it a refreshing, nutrient-packed option for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Perfect served at room temperature or lightly chilled, this Far East Salad is a deliciously light yet satisfying way to enjoy Asian-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 grams Rice noodles
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 150 grams Purple cabbage
• 15 grams Fresh cilantro
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions (typically 4-5 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and julienne them into thin matchstick-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber into thin strips, discarding the seeds if you prefer. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips.

Step 3

Shred the purple cabbage finely and chop the fresh cilantro. Slice the green onions thinly, including the green tops.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice noodles, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, cilantro, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the salad.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure the vegetables and noodles are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top just before serving for added crunch and garnish.

Step 8

Serve the Far East Salad immediately at room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1163.5 grams (1163.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	665

Total Fat 22.60g	29%
Saturated Fat 3.30g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2232mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 105.70g	38%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 39.90g
Protein 17.70g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381mg	29%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 2025mg	43%

*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: 29.2%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 60.7%