Description
Asian Noodle Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the flavors of fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and a zesty ginger-lime dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a delicious side dish, this salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but also packed with nutrients from colorful veggies and protein-rich peanuts. Its versatility allows you to enjoy it on its own or paired with grilled proteins, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions; rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Slice cucumber and bell pepper; grate carrot; chop green onions, cilantro, and mint.
- In a large bowl, combine noodles with veggies and herbs; pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve topped with crushed peanuts and optional lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg