Vietnamese Glass Noodle Salad with Lime and Peanuts

Name: Vietnamese Glass Noodle Salad with Lime and Peanuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 200g glass noodles; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 medium carrot; 1 cucumber; 1 cup bean sprouts; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red chili; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup mint leaves

A vibrant, refreshing noodle salad bursting with flavors

This Vietnamese-inspired dish features chewy glass noodles, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zingy lime dressing topped with crunchy peanuts for a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Noodles

200g glass noodles

1 tablespoon sesame oil

For the Vegetables

1 medium carrot

julienned

1 cucumber

thinly sliced

1 cup bean sprouts

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

freshly squeezed

1 tablespoon sugar

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 red chili

finely chopped

For the Garnish

1/2 cup roasted peanuts

roughly chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 cup mint leaves

Preparation

Preparing the Noodles

Cook the noodles

Boil glass noodles according to package instructions; rinse under cold water and drain.

Toss with oil

Toss the noodles with sesame oil to prevent sticking.

Cool noodles

Set aside to cool completely.

Preparing the Vegetables

Prep vegetables

Prepare all vegetables ensuring they are fresh and crisp.

Use a mandoline slicer for even vegetable cuts.

Combine vegetables

In a large bowl, combine carrot, cucumber, and bean sprouts.

Add noodles

Add cooled glass noodles into the vegetable mix.

Ensure the noodles are completely cool before mixing with vegetables to maintain crispiness.

Cooking Process

Dressing Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili until sugar dissolves.

Tossing Salad

Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.

Final Assembly

Gently fold in half of the peanuts and most of the herbs, reserving some for garnish.

Plating & Serving