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Asian vermicelli noodle salad with edamame on top

Vermicelli Noodle Salad with Spicy Sesame Sauce

This is a refreshing cold noodle salad served with creamy sesame sauce with a nice kick! The thin rice vermicelli noodles soak up the delicious sauce perfectly and just makes you want to have more and more. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 ounces thin rice vermicelli noodles dry
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 medium cucumber julienned
  • 1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced

For spicy sesame dressing

  • 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or more
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup water

For toppings

  • ⅓ cup shelled edamame
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large bowl or saucepan with boiled water and drop in the dry vermicelli noodles. Make sure the noodles are completely submerged. Let sit for about 8 minutes or until the noodles soften. Once softened, rinse with cold water and drain the water completely using a strainer.
  • While softening the noodles, combine all ingredients for the sesame dressing in a small cup and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, place the drained vermicelli, mixed greens, cucumber, and bell pepper. Pat down the vegetables with paper towels if they are wet.
  • Pour half of the dressing over the vegetables/ noodles. Toss well.
  • Arrange the salad on a plate(s). Top with edamame, scallions, and white sesame. Drizzle leftover dressing on top and more sriracha sauce as well, if desired.

Notes

Serving size: Works for 4 people as a sharable salad. Good for 2 people as an entree salad. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 858mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1233IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

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