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Rainbow Noodles with Tangy Asian Dressing

A vibrant and colorful noodle dish tossed with a zesty Asian dressing, packed with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz rice noodles or any preferred noodles
Vegetables
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup carrot julienned
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Noodles
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the noodles are cooking, slice and julienne the vegetables as specified.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sliced vegetables, and dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
  2. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a protein boost, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the dish.

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