Oriental Noodle Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this Oriental Noodle Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side. Featuring tender rice noodles, crisp vegetables like red bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber, and a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and lime juice, every bite is a medley of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet notes. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this salad not only delivers on taste but also offers delightful textures. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled noodle salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make recipe that’s ideal for warm days or any time you're craving a light yet satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice noodles
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to boil, cook the rice noodles as per the package instructions, usually about 3–5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Wash and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips. Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks. Chop the green onions into small rounds, and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, sliced vegetables (red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, green onions), and chopped cilantro.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle-vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added crunch and garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a chilled salad, or let it rest in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	804.6 grams (804.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	750

Total Fat 36.30g	47%
Saturated Fat 5.10g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2292mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 97.30g	35%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 29.00g
Protein 14.80g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1170mg	25%

*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: 42.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 50.2%