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Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, this vibrant salad reflects the country's love for fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Traditionally enjoyed as a light meal or snack, it embodies the balance of textures and tastes—crunchy vegetables, tender noodles, and savory proteins. Today, Vietnamese noodle salad has found its way into global cuisine, often customized with various proteins and dressings to suit diverse palates.

VietnameseVNmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
440g tinned pineapple pieces in syrup
1 ½ teaspoons anchovy salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 long red chilli crushed
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons sugar
50ml water

rice vermicelli noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles lower carbs, spaghetti is more accessible.

cooked shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based, canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, salt is basic.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free, almonds are often cheaper.

1

Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.

2

In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, shrimp, chicken, cucumber, carrots, and bean sprouts.

3

Chop fresh herbs and add to the bowl along with green onions and lettuce.

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and chili until well combined.

5

Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to combine.

6

Garnish with crushed peanuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishnuts

Also Known As

BúnBún salad

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