5 from 72 votes
Vermicelli Noodle Salad
Vermicelli Noodle Salad combines thin rice vermicelli with shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, and fresh cilantro. Tossed in a balanced dressing of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, bird's eye chili, and grapeseed oil, this salad offers fresh and vibrant flavors with a hint of heat. Optional garnishes like fried Asian shallots and sliced red chili enhance texture and kick.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
- 6 as a side
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 100g / 4 oz vermicelli noodles Note 1, dried
- 2 cups white cabbage shredded, or green cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups carrot 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprout
- 2 green onions , finely sliced
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves aka cilantro leaves
Dressing (Note 2 for substitutions)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce light
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp grapeseed oil (or any other neutral oil)
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 bird's eye chili finely minced
Garnishes (optional)
- fried Asian shallots , to garnish (optional)
- red chili pepper finely sliced
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes for the flavours to infuse.
- Prepare vermicelli noodles per packet directions (usually soak in warm or boiling water 2 minutes). Drain well then set aside for 10 minutes to drain off exces water. Turn out onto tea towel if necessary to dry more (watery noodles = watery flavour).
- Combine vermicelli noodles with remaining salad ingredients.
- Just prior to serving, toss through dressing. Garnish with Fried Asian Shallots if you wish.
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Notes
- Use thin rice vermicelli such as Wei Wei brand for best texture.
- Ensure noodles are well drained to prevent watery salad flavors.
- Customize dressing by substituting lime juice for rice wine vinegar or adjusting chili amount for desired heat.
- Optional garnishes like fried Asian shallots add crunch and umami.
Nutrition Information
Serving
147g
Calories
170cal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4.3g
(9%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
29mg
(1%)
Potassium
242mg
(5%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4700IU
(94%)
Vitamin C
45.4mg
(50%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 - 6 as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 147g | |
| Calories | 170cal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 9% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4700IU | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 45.4mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.