Rice noodle salad with salted peanuts and herbs is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of Southeast Asia. This vibrant salad is made with thin rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful dressing. Topped with salted peanuts and fresh herbs, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and savory. It is a great option for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish.
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RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH SALTED PEANUTS AND HERBS
This satisfying salad has rice noodles and vegetables in equal measure, making it bright, crisp and light. The peanuts add richness and a salty crunch, along with a dose of protein. And the dressing is a little spicy and a lot tangy, with a pungent kick from fish sauce, garlic and ginger. The recipe makes just enough dressing to lightly coat the vegetables and noodles, but if you're a fan of heavily dressed salads, consider doubling it. Any leftover will keep in the fridge for up to a week, and you'll be happy to drizzle it on fish, chicken and all kinds of vegetables.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, noodles, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss radishes and carrot with vinegar, sugar and salt, and let sit while preparing remaining ingredients.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Immediately transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside to drain.
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing: Stir together lime juice, oil, fish sauce, ginger, garlic and chiles.
- Pile noodles in a large bowl, then top with radish and carrot mixture and any juices from the bowl, cucumber, lettuce, scallions, herbs, peanuts and eggs, if using. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
RICE NOODLE SALAD
This salad is easy, sweet, spicy, nutty and light. Many friends request this for get-togethers, and our family enjoys it at least once a month for dinner. To make it a main dish, I add marinated and grilled teriyaki chicken.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, carrot, pineapple, cilantro and onion. , In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; drain well. Add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN RICE NOODLE SALAD
The best thing about this salad is how it comes together in no time at all. Asian rice noodles generally cook more quickly than wheat noodles and with the addition of the precut coleslaw mix the prep time is very minimal.
Provided by Lisa Leake
Categories HarperCollins Noodle Salad Rice Side Quick & Easy Vegetarian Peanut Cabbage Ginger Dinner
Yield Seres 5-6 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool (a few minutes in the freezer can help!). Cut the noodles up a bit with kitchen shears or a knife to make them easier to toss.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Add the sauce, cilantro, peanuts, and slaw mix to the bowl with the noodles and toss until well combined. If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes to taste. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for later.
VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLE SALAD
Make and share this Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To prepare the dressing, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, 6 tablespoons of the water, the garlic and the chile. Whisk well. Taste: if it's too pungent, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. If you'd like more sweetness, add more brown sugar, 1/2 tablespoon at a time. Remember that you're going to be putting this dressing on unsalted vegetables and noodles: you want the dressing to have a lot of flavor, but it shouldn't knock you over. Pour into a serving bowl. (Covered and chilled, the dressing will keep for 3 days to a week.).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Immediately drain the noodles into a colander, and rinse them well with cold water. Lay out a clean kitchen towel on the countertop, shake the colander to drain away excess water and then spread the cooked noodles on the towel to drain further.
- Divide the noodles between two or three good-sized bowls, depending on the number of diners, and top with the vegetables, herbs and meat. Scatter the peanuts on top. Allow each person to spoon on dressing to taste. Toss well, and eat. (Alternatively, you can present this salad family-style: Toss the vegetables, herbs and noodles in a mixing bowl and then mound them on a serving platter. Arrange the meat over the noodles, and top with peanuts. Each diner can scoop their own portion from the platter and dress it as they see fit.).
RICE NOODLE SALAD
Although I haven't tried this yet I thought it sounded delicious with Asian grilled pork or chicken or mixed with leftover chicken or shrimp. Recipe source: Gourmet (June 2005)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Asian
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, drain.
- Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Drain again.
- Whisk together vinegar, sugar, fish sauce and salt in a large salad bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Add noodles and remainder of ingredients (carrot - peanuts). Toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 671.3, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.8
HERBED BEEF AND RICE-NOODLE SALAD
Steps:
- Marinate the beef:
- In a blender blend together the garlic, the fish sauce, the sesame oil, the sugar, and the salt, in a shallow dish pour the marinade over the steak, turning the steak to coat it well, and let the steak marinate, covered and chilled, for 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the sauce:
- In the blender blend together the water, the garlic, the fish sauce, the lime juice, the sugar, and the red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl soak the noodles in warm water to cover for 5 minutes and drain them. In a kettle of salted boiling water cook the noodles for 5 minutes and drain them in a colander. Rinse the noodles well under cold water and drain them well.
- Grill the steak, discarding the marinade, on an oiled rack set 4 to 5 inches over glowing coals or broil it under a preheated broiler about 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until it is springy to the touch, for medium-rare meat. Transfer the steak to a cutting board, let it stand for 10 minutes, and holding a knife at a 45-degree angle slice it thin.
- Divide the cucumber, the lettuce, and the herbs among 8 large plates, mixing them, and mound the noodles over the mixture on each plate. Arrange the steak decoratively over the noodles and sprinkle it with the peanuts. Spoon some of the sauce over each plate and serve the remaining sauce separately.
SPICY RICE NOODLE SALAD
The first time I had a spicy, cold rice noodle salad, it wasn't the bold flavors that caught me by surprise, but the strange and addictive texture.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Stir and allow to soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Combine garlic, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chile paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro. Toss in rice noodles, peanuts, and sesame oil. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with additional green onions and peanuts. If using, top with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the rice noodles. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Make sure the vegetables are crisp and fresh. You can use any vegetables you like, but some good options include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and snap peas.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will add flavor and complexity to your salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make rice noodle salad, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
Conclusion:
Rice noodle salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give rice noodle salad a try!
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