Noodle bowl salad
Discover this authentic Vietnamese Noodle bowl salad recipe — a satisfying weeknight dish that's an impressive dish that showcases your cooking skills. Made with rice noodles, sugar snap peas, sesame seed oil and 10 more fresh ingredients, this recipe guides you through 2 detailed steps to create a truly memorable meal. Ready in about 40 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or a special occasion, this vietnamese classic is sure to impress.
15
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
330
Calories/serving
Hard
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 125 g Rice Noodles
- 200 g Sugar Snap Peas
- 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
- 4 sliced Spring Onions
- Handful Coriander
- 150 g Hot Smoked Flaked Salmon
- To serve Pretzels
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Clear Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Ground Nut Oil
- 1 clove finely chopped Garlic
- Knob Ginger
Instructions
2 steps · ~13 minutes total
Step 1
Drop the noodles into a large bowl, then pour over enough boiling water to cover. Tip in the sliced sugar snaps and leave for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, put under cold running water to cool off, then drain again. Tip into a bowl and toss in the sesame oil.
10 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 2
Mix the dressing ingredients. Pile spring onions, coriander and salmon onto the noodles, pour over the dressing and toss everything together. Serve with a pretzel or bread roll.
3 minutesA pinch of salt helps onions soften faster and release their natural sweetness.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your vietnamese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Noodle bowl salad is a beloved dish from Vietnamese cuisine, originating in Vietnam. With a total preparation time of about 45 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Vietnamese cuisine is celebrated for its freshness, lightness, and balance. It's characterized by the generous use of fresh herbs, minimal use of oil, and emphasis on fresh ingredients.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 13 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best noodles for a Vietnamese noodle bowl salad are rice vermicelli noodles, also known as bún. They are light, chewy, and absorb the flavors of the dressing well.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
