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Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad

Fresh rice noodles tossed with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bright lime-fish sauce dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes—a light, herbaceous summer meal.

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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook until tender, ~4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Drain noodles and rinse under cold water until cool. Shake off excess water.

  3. Step 3

    Julienne the cucumber and carrots into thin matchsticks, ~2 inches long.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and fish sauce until combined.

  5. Step 5

    Place noodles in a serving bowl. Top with chicken, cucumber, and carrots.

  6. Step 6

    Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.

  7. Step 7

    Scatter fresh herbs and nuts on top. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • serving bowl

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