ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH SHRIMP

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These cold Vietnamese-style noodles are perfect for a warm night. The rice stick noodles, fish sauce, and chili-garlic sauce can be found in the Asian section of many supermarkets and at As ian markets.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Shrimp     Cucumber     Healthy     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 6.75-ounce package rice stick noodles (maifun)
4 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pound peeled deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 cup thinly sliced Japanese cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
1 8-ounce package sugar snap peas, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Using scissors, cut noodles into thirds.
  • Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons dressing; toss to coat.
  • Divide noodles among bowls. Top with cucumber slices and all remaining ingredients. Spoon shrimp with dressing over, and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Zeejay derik
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! It's the perfect summer meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Aadhil Automax
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This salad is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables to it, like shredded carrots and cucumbers. It's also great for a light lunch or dinner.


Kadence Keller
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the addition of the shrimp.


Zubenathi Mdingi
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Rojina Aktar
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp and it's so refreshing and flavorful.


Ola Eniola
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Samir Shames
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables to it, like shredded carrots and cucumbers. It's also great for a light lunch or dinner.


Emily A Rodriguez
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the noodles were nice and chewy. The dressing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.