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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Cool, tangy rice noodles with shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and a punchy lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
22g
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil water in a large pot. Add rice noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.

  2. Step 2

    Julienne the carrots into thin matchsticks. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

  3. Step 3

    Stir together lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.

  4. Step 4

    Place cooled noodles in a large bowl. Add chicken, carrots, cucumber, and half the herbs.

  5. Step 5

    Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.

  6. Step 6

    Divide among bowls and top with remaining fresh herbs. Serve cold.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • vegetable peeler or mandoline
  • small mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • serving bowls

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