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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Fresh rice noodles tossed with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in 20 minutes for a bright, satisfying lunch or dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
32g
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil rice noodles in salted water until tender, 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Julienne carrots into thin matchsticks. Slice cucumber into thin half-moons.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

    Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or chilled.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • vegetable peeler or mandoline
  • small whisk
  • large mixing bowl

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