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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Tender shredded chicken tossed with fresh rice noodles, herbs, and vegetables in a bright lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in under 25 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
358
Protein
32g
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rice noodles and cook until tender, ~7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Julienne cucumber and carrots into thin matchsticks, or use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until honey dissolves.

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

    Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust lime or fish sauce as needed.

  6. Step 6

    Divide among bowls and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • vegetable peeler (optional)
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large serving bowl

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