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A black plate is filled with a colorful Asian noodle salad. The salad includes rice noodles, julienned carrots, cucumber slices, bean sprouts, and chopped peanuts, all topped with a light dressing and garnished with fresh herbs.
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Noodle Salad Recipe

This easy vegan noodle salad is fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes—perfect as a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep recipe everyone will love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: noodle
Servings: 5 yields
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 125 g Bean thread noodles
  • 1 Cucumber julienned
  • 1 Carrot julienned
  • ¼ cup Cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Mint chopped

For the sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seed oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey/maple
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili flakes optional

Optional:

  • Crushed peanuts/cashew

Instructions

  • Place the noodles in a large bowl, then cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the salad: to a large bowl add cucumber, carrot, cabbage, cilantro, mint. Drian the noodles and add to the bowl.
  • Make the dressing: in a bowl mix sesame seed oil, honey/maple, soy sauce, lemon juice, crushed garlic, sesame seeds and red chili flakes.
  • Pour the sauce over the salad and mix until well combined.
  • Chop some roasted peanuts or cashews and sprinkle over the salad (optional).
  • Serve!

Video

Notes

  • Noodle Choice: Bean thread noodles (glass noodles) work best, but you can substitute rice noodles or soba noodles for a different texture.
  • Make Ahead: You can prepare the salad ingredients and sauce in advance. Combine just before serving to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
  • Protein Boost: For extra protein, add crispy tofu, edamame, or chickpeas.
  • Storage Tips: Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The noodles might absorb some sauce; add extra dressing if needed.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of red chili flakes according to your spice tolerance, or omit completely for a mild flavor.
  • Visual Guide: For a better understanding of the recipe and preparation process, I highly recommend watching the video recipe above.
  • FAQs: For more tips, variations, and answers to common questions, check out the FAQ section below the recipe card.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2241IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg