Noodle Salad

This vibrant Noodle Salad combines fresh vegetables and tangy dressing, creating a refreshing dish perfect for any meal. It's a quick and easy option that's both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, grated carrot, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together until well combined, then sprinkle with crushed peanuts.
6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for a refreshing cold salad.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of healthy fats from sesame oil and peanuts.

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