This Asian Noodle Salad combines brown rice noodles, crunchy veg, bright herbs, and a zippy Asian vinaigrette. Delicious for lunch or dinner!

I featured this recipe from my friend, Kaylee, in my February Kitchen Memoirs story. I share some tasty stories about our friendship, and how food has defined so many pivotal moments in our lives.

The Recipes

Along with this Asian Noodle Salad, I also highlighted two other recipes that Kaylee has perfected:

• Marinated Sesame Cucumbers
• Tofu & Shiitake Lettuce Wraps with Perfect Peanut Sauce

Both recipes you’re going to want to make on repeat!

Kitchen Memoirs is a series of stories about the people in my life who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Check out my Stories page to read more!

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Kaylee's Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian Noodle Salad combines brown rice noodles, crunchy veg, bright herbs, and a zippy Asian vinaigrette. Delicious for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Main Dish, Salads

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Salad

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the salad:

• Brown Rice Noodles, cooked according to package directions
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced in to matchsticks
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced in to matchsticks
• 1 small head Napa cabbage chopped
• 1 cup pea pods
• 1/2 red onion sliced thinly
• 1 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 1 cup fresh basil chopped
• 1 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• Fresh lime wedges, for serving
• Peanuts and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

For the dressing:

• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Aminos (substitute soy sauce if necessary, see note)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

• Add rice noodles, red pepper, carrot, Napa Cabbage, pea pods, red onion, mint, basil, and cilantro to a large bowl.
• Combine all dressing ingredients to a mason jar with a cap. Seal and shake thoroughly to combine.
• Drizzle dressing over the salad, initially only adding half. Toss to mix, and add additional dressing to your liking.
• Top with green onions, peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with fresh lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes:

• If you ever substitute soy sauce for the Aminos called out in my recipes, I would first start be reducing the called for amount by half, and then adjust to your taste from there. I find soy sauce to have a more harsh, salty taste than Aminos.