Asian Noodle Salad

This vibrant Asian Noodle Salad combines fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and a zesty dressing, creating a delightful and nutritious lunch option. Perfect for a quick meal, it's packed with textures and tastes that will satisfy your cravings while keeping it healthy.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Pea shoots - 30 grams
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Crushed peanuts - 30 grams, for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, red bell pepper, cucumber, grated carrot, green onions, cilantro, and pea shoots.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, and salt to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
5. Serve the salad in bowls and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for added crunch.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and peanuts.

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