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Vietnamese-Inspired Cold Noodle Crunch Bowl

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For the Noodle Bowl:

  • 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated or shaved into ribbons
  • 2 cups salad greens I use arugula or baby kale
  • 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 225 g rice noodles, medium thickness
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 handful cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut chips (sweetened or unsweetened works)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Spicy Sesame Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1.5 tbsp fish sauce omit for plant-based
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger

Optional Toppings

  • 1-2 lime wedges

Instructions
 

Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Rinse noodles under cold water. Shake the colander to remove any excess water. 

    Return noodles to pot, add sesame oil and toss to combine. Use scissors to roughly chop noodles into half-sized pieces (this makes them easier to eat) Set aside.

      In a food processor or blender, combine all dressing ingredients. Blend for 10-20 seconds, until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste. (More oil to reduce acidity, more garlic, a squeeze of lime to freshen it up)

        In a large bowl, add noodles, cabbage, carrot, greens, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and mint. Toss well to coat. 

          Garnish with peanuts, coconut, watermelon radish slices, or any other beautiful things your heart desires. 

            Serve salad in your favourite bowl, with dressing drizzled over top, to taste.*

              Notes

              Salad can be made ahead. Keep dressing, noodles and veggies in their own containers. Drizzle a little extra sesame oil on noodles to ensure they don't clump together.