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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Cool rice noodles tossed with shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and a bright fish sauce-lime dressing. Crispy and refreshing—ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
28g
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Soak rice noodles in boiling water until soft and pliable, 5–7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Combine noodles, chicken, cucumber, carrots, and herbs in a large bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.

Tools you’ll need

  • large bowl
  • small whisk or fork
  • colander

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