Best 6 Zesty Rice Noodle Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where flavors dance and textures intertwine to create an unforgettable dining experience. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the art of crafting the perfect zesty rice noodle salad. This tantalizing dish, brimming with vibrant colors and bold aromas, promises to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving for more. As we delve into the world of zesty rice noodle salads, we will uncover the secrets to creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, exploring various ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation styles. Whether you are a seasoned cook seeking inspiration or a culinary novice eager to expand your horizons, this article will guide you towards mastering this delectable dish that is sure to impress your palate and captivate your senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICE NOODLE SALAD



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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

1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles
2 cups fresh spinach, cut into strips
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped
SESAME PEANUT DRESSING:
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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

SPICY RICE NOODLE SALAD



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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

1 (6.75 ounce) package thin rice noodles
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro)
½ cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup Fresno chile peppers, cut into rings

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

ZESTY RICE NOODLE SALAD



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Wake up your taste buds with this superhealthy, low-fat Asian-style salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g vermicelli rice noodles
4 carrots , cut into matchsticks
1 large red onion , thinly sliced
handful each mint and coriander leaves
juice 6 limes
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 red chillies , cut into thin slices
drizzle vegetable oil
300g lean pork mince

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over the noodles and let sit for 5 mins. Rinse under cold water and thoroughly drain before placing in serving bowl. Add the carrots, onion and half the herbs.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by mixing the lime juice, sugar and fish sauce, along with half the chillies.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan or wok until extremely hot, then add a drizzle of oil. Cook the mince until it browns, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon and making sure it is cooked through. Tip over the noodle mixture, then toss over the dressing, giving everything a good mix. Serve in bowls, with the remaining herbs and chilli slices scattered on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.94 milligram of sodium

ZESTY RICE SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon chili seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 (14.5-ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sauce pot. Add garlic, and rice and saute for 2 minutes until rice is toasted. Add 2 1/4 cups water, chili seasoning and season with a pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and let cool.
  • In a large bowl combine onion, yellow pepper, cooled rice, beans, vinegar and cilantro. Mix well and serve with steak.

RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH SALTED PEANUTS AND HERBS



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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

1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
8 ounces pad Thai rice noodles
3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes), plus more to taste
2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated or mashed to a paste
1 to 2 bird's-eye or serrano chiles, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, preferably Persian
Handful of lettuce leaves, torn if large
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Large handful of fresh, soft herbs, such as dill, mint and cilantro
1/2 cup roasted and salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs (optional)

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.

SPICY YUMMY RICE NOODLES



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Provided by Mary McCartney

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 ounces flat rice noodles
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
12 ounces broccoli, broken into small florets and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tamari (for gluten free) or soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili jam or sweet chili sauce
1/2 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 1/4 cups hot vegetable stock (store-bought or 1/2 tablespoon vegetable bouillon mixed with 1 1/4 cups boiling water)
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into long ribbons using a vegetable peeler
Handful toasted peanuts, roughly chopped, to garnish (see Cook's Note)
Handful of cilantro leaves, to garnish

Steps:

  • Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave them to soak according to the packet instructions, but a couple of minutes before the time is up check and drain them, as you want them slightly under cooked and still have a bite as they will finish cooking in the sauce.
  • To cook the vegetables, heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil in a wok (or use a large saute pan with deep sides or big saucepan). Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes until just starting to soften then add the red bell pepper and broccoli. Stir well and leave to cook for about 3 minutes on a medium to high heat.
  • Meanwhile put the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the tamari, chili jam, coconut milk, peanut butter and vegetable stock into a measuring cup and stir together until totally combined - the hot stock helps to soften the peanut butter, so it mixes together more easily.
  • Pour the sauce into the wok with the vegetables and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the carrot ribbons and toss to combine. Be careful not to overcook the vegetables - they should be just cooked.
  • Drain the noodles in a colander, shake well to get rid of any excess water and add to the wok with the vegetables and sauce. Gently mix everything together making sure the noodles are well coated in the sauce.
  • Divide between bowls or tip onto a large serving platter and garnish with toasted, chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro leaves.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This is a great way to add your own personal touch to the salad.
  • Make sure to use a good quality rice noodle. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Be careful not to overcook the rice noodles. They should be cooked al dente, so that they still have a little bit of a bite to them.
  • Let the salad cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Zesty rice noodle salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your salad spicy, sweet, or tangy, there is a zesty rice noodle salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give zesty rice noodle salad a try.

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