How to Make Asian Rice Noodle Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Asian cuisine, one cannot overlook the refreshing and vibrant flavors of a traditional rice noodle salad. This dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, with tender rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, sweet, and savory dressing. It's a dish that satisfies the senses and leaves you feeling nourished and satisfied.

What sets this Asian rice noodle salad apart from other salads is its versatility. It can be made with a variety of vegetables, prote...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chile paste with garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas
  • 1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, chile paste with garlic, sesame oil, ginger root, and mint in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake until sauce is well blended.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a serving bowl. Cut noodles using kitchen shears.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain, discard grease, and cool on paper towels. Add pork to noodles.
  • Mix green onions, cilantro, snow peas, and red onion with pork and noodles.
  • Place peanuts in a heavy resealable bag; seal and lightly crush using the bottom of a jar or large glass. Add peanuts to noodle mixture. Add sauce and toss well.
  • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 559mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 335mg