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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Fresh rice noodles tossed with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bright lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in 20 minutes—no cooking required for the salad itself.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
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 tender, ~4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Cut cucumber lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moons. Julienne the carrots into thin matchsticks.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 1.5 tbsp fish sauce, and 0.5 tbsp sugar in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

    In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken, cucumber, carrots, and dressing. Toss until coated evenly.

  5. Step 5

    Top with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large mixing bowl

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