Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining crunchy vegetables with chewy rice noodles and a zesty spicy ginger dressing.
Ingredients
- Rice noodles
- Green cabbage
- Carrots, thinly sliced or julienned
- Bell peppers, any color
- Cucumbers
- Fresh herbs: Cilantro and mint
- Spicy ginger dressing (ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles following the package instructions until tender. Drain and let them cool completely.
- Thinly slice the cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers for a pleasant texture.
- Combine the cooled rice noodles with all the sliced veggies in a large bowl. Toss gently.
- Prepare the spicy ginger dressing by whisking together ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly, coating every strand of noodle and piece of vegetable.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate the salad for a few hours to let flavors meld.
Notes
Consider substitutions like zucchini noodles or quinoa. Fresh herbs enhance the flavor! Optional add-ins include avocado, edamame, or shredded chicken.