Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package of rice noodles
• 2 cups of shredded cabbage
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until al dente.
2. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, green onions, cilantro, mint, and peanuts.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Add the cooked noodles to the salad and toss to combine.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Vietnamese rice noodles are made from rice flour and water.
• This salad is a great source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
• The combination of fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and a savory dressing makes this salad irresistibly delicious.