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Fresh and Easy Vietnamese Noodle Salad You’ll Crave Today

A vibrant and healthy Vietnamese noodle salad featuring fresh ingredients and a tangy dressing, perfect for quick meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Thin Asian vermicelli noodles
  • 2 medium Carrots shredded
  • 1 medium Cucumbers seeded and shredded
  • 4 stalks Green onions finely chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Fish sauce high-quality
  • 2 tbsp Seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 medium Lime freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the vermicelli noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the vegetables by julienning or shredding the carrots and cucumbers, and chopping the green onions and cilantro.
  3. Mix the cooled noodles with the shredded carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk together the fish sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Combine the noodle and vegetable mixture with three-quarters of the dressing, tossing gently to coat.
  6. Garnish with additional cilantro and green onions, and squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad before serving.
  7. For make-ahead options, store the salad without dressing in the fridge and combine just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the salad with additional vegetables while maintaining their textures for crunch. High-quality ingredients enhance the overall flavor experience.

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