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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Fresh rice noodles, shredded chicken, and crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in 20 minutes with bright, herbaceous flavors.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil salted water in a pot. Add rice noodles, stir, and cook until tender, ~4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Drain noodles and rinse with cold water until cool. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Peel carrots and cut into thin 2-inch matchsticks.

  4. Step 4

    Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop seeds, then slice into thin half-moons.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk lime juice with fish sauce and 1 tbsp water until combined.

  6. Step 6

    Toss noodles, chicken, carrots, and cucumber in a bowl with the dressing.

  7. Step 7

    Top with fresh mint, cilantro, and crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large mixing bowl

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