Name: Vietnamese chicken noodle salad recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: asian, vietnamese
Ingredients: 100g dried thin rice noodles; 750.00 ml shredded cooked chicken; 1/4 wombok (Chinese cabbage), finely shredded; 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced; 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, seeded, sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into wedges; 1 carrot, cut into thin strips; 250.00 ml coriander leaves; 250.00 ml mint leaves; 40g (1/4 cup) roasted salted peanuts; 20.00 ml caster sugar; 40.00 ml fish sauce; 60ml (1/4 cup) lime juice; 20.00 ml white vinegar; 40.00 ml vegetable oil; 1 small garlic clove, crushed

by Amira Georgy Last updated on 02/27/2024

This Vietnamese chicken noodle salad is a personal favourite of mine. This recipe is perfect if you're after a light but tasty lunch or if you’re serving an Asian feast for your next get-together. It’s simple, flavour-packed and quick, highlighting all those fresh and tangy flavours which make Vietnamese cuisine so delicious! The dressing can be made up to a day ahead and stored in a jar in the fridge. This is what makes it one of my favourite salads to bring to work - all you have to do is combine all your ingredients in the morning before you head off! - Amira Georgy

Ingredients

100g dried thin rice noodles
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 wombok (Chinese cabbage), finely shredded
1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, seeded, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
1 cup coriander leaves
1 cup mint leaves
40g (1/4 cup) roasted salted peanuts

Dressing

1 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
60ml (1/4 cup) lime juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small garlic clove, crushed

Method

Step 1

To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavours to develop.
Step 2

Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and stand for 5 minutes or until noodles soften. Drain. Rinse under cold water, then drain well.
Step 3

Place noodles in a large serving bowl.Add chicken, wombok, capsicum, cucumber, onion, carrot, herbs and dressing, then toss well to combine. Serve sprinkled with peanuts.