Glass noodle salad (cellophane / bean thread noodles)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 - 4
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Calories
617 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Asian
Glass noodle salad (cellophane / bean thread noodles)
Description
The salad begins by soaking bean thread (cellophane) noodles in hot water until translucent and tender, then rinsing and draining to prevent stickiness. The softened noodles are tossed with shredded cooked chicken, finely sliced green cabbage, cucumber, carrot, green onions, coriander, and mint leaves, ensuring a fresh and vibrant vegetable mix.
The creamy dressing, made from light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame and canola oils, mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder, coats the salad with sweet, tangy, and aromatic notes. A lime cashew crumble consisting of chopped roasted cashews, lime zest and juice, sugar, and salt gives a crunchy citrus accent when sprinkled over the top.
This salad can serve as a light meal or side dish. To maintain freshness, the dressing and crumble are kept separate until serving. Nutritionally, the cashews add richness and calories, making it satisfying as a complete meal or a flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats or other Asian dishes.
Glass noodles are sometimes labeled as bean thread or vermicelli noodles and may need hot water soaking rather than cold. Kewpie mayonnaise contributes to the dressing’s texture but can be substituted. The recipe advises discarding traditional cold soaking instructions to avoid long soaking times and poor results.
Ingredients
Glass noodle salad:
- 100 g / 3.5 oz bean thread vermicelli noodles Note 1, or cellophane noodles
- 3 cups chicken about 1/2 store bought roast chicken) (Note 2, shredded, cooked
- 2 packed cups (180g) green cabbage, finely sliced
- 1 cucumber , cut in half, sliced 3mm / 1/8" thick on the diagonal
- 1 carrot , peeled then julienned
- 2 green onion finely sliced on a diagonal, stems
- 1 cup Coriander leaves lightly packed, aka cilantro leaves
- 1 cup mint leaves lightly packed
Lime cashew crumble:
- 1 cup cashew nuts roughly chopped, unsalted, roasted
- 1 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 3/4 tsp caster sugar sub ordinary / granulated, aka superfine sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt cooking salt
Creamy hoisin dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce light
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise or other mayo) (Note 3, Kewpie brand
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 3/4 tsp ginger finely grated fresh
- 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder Note 4
Instructions
- Glass noodles: Place dry noodles in a bowl and cover with freshly boiled water. Leave for 3 to 4 minutes or until transparent and softened. Drain using a colander, rinse under tap water (for rapid cool and reduce stickiness) then detangle using your fingers. Drain thoroughly before use. Set aside to fully cool.
- Lime cashew crumble: Place ingredients in a bowl and toss. (No marinating time needed)
- Dressing: Place ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined.
- Salad: Place glass noodle salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over dressing, toss well. Add half the cashews, toss again.
- Serve: Transfer to a large salad bowl or individual bowls. Sprinkle with remaining lime cashew crumble and serve!
Notes
- Soak glass noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until transparent, then rinse with cold water to reduce stickiness.
- Use leftover, poached, or store-bought cooked chicken; omit to make a vegetarian side salad.
- Kewpie mayonnaise can be replaced with regular mayo or omitted with extra oil added for a mayo-free option.
- Keep the lime cashew crumble and dressing separate from the salad; toss just before serving.
- The dressing keeps for up to 3 days; lime cashew crumble is best fresh for full lime flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3- 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 617cal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1247mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2724IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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