Noodle Salad with Lime

This vibrant Noodle Salad with Lime is a refreshing Thai-inspired dish that bursts with citrusy flavor and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it's both satisfying and healthy, while being completely dairy-free.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, shredded
• Red cabbage - 100 grams, shredded
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Peanuts - 30 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, red cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes if using.
4. Add the drained noodles to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss everything together until well combined, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are coated with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from peanuts and sesame oil.

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