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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Quick, bright, and satisfying — shredded chicken tossed with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
28g
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil water in a pot. Add rice noodles and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.

  2. Step 2

    Slice cucumber lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.

  3. Step 3

    Juice both limes into a small bowl. Whisk in fish sauce and sugar until sugar dissolves.

  4. Step 4

    Toss noodles with shredded chicken, cucumber, and herbs in a large bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • colander
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large bowl

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