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Vietnamese rice noodle salad with peanut dressing on a plate

20) Vietnamese rice noodle salad with peanut dressing

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2-3 tbsp warm water to thin
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with a little sesame oil to prevent clumping.
  2. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, warm water, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
  3. Mix together noodles, carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, cilantro, and green onions. Add the dressing and mix again.
  4. Add a few chopped peanuts on top. Taste and add more lime or soy if necessary.