Spicy Noodle Salad Recipe
This Spicy Noodle Salad Recipe is the tastiest and most delicious way to enjoy a salad! Serve it as a side or main dish, either way the whole family is sure to love it!!
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I absolutely love this chicken noodle salad recipe because not only is it tasty, it also fits into my macros perfectly! Each serving is high protein, moderate fat and low carbohydrate (depending on the noodles that you chose to use).
What is a noodle salad?
A traditional noodle salad is a combination of asian seasonings, homemade dressing, shredded carrots, cabbage, bell pepper and other garnishes.
Cooked chicken can totally be added at the end of cooking this recipe for extra protein and flavour.
How to make spicy noodle salad:
Ingredients for dressing:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients for salad:
- 1 400g package of vermicelle noodles
- 2 carrots, peeled and grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onion stalks, slivered
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Peanuts, for garnish
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (optional)
Tip: use a noodle of your choosing. I like to use spiralized zucchini for a low carb, keto friendly version of this salad!
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix well.
2. Prepare the salad ingredients by slicing and dicing the vegetables.
3. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
4. Allow the noodles to completely cool before tossing with the vegetables and dressing.
5. Add chicken if desired. Garnish with onion, cilantro and peanuts before serving.
It’s super easy to customize this dish to your liking! The best way to do that is by experimenting with different noodle bowl ingredients.
We also love this classic potato salad, dill pickle pasta salad and Greek orzo salad – be sure to check them out!
Noodle salad options:
- Add an egg at the end of cooking
- Have a wrap and use this recipe as the filling
- Add beef or pork instead of chicken
- Try using Napa cabbage, orange or yellow pepper and white onion
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Kitchen essentials for cooking:
- These Rubbermade containers are perfect for storing and packing food.
- These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping food.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
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Spicy Noodle Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 400 g package of vermicelle noodles
- 2 carrots peeled and grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 green onion stalks slivered
- Cilantro for garnish
- Peanuts for garnish
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and cubed (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix well.
- 2. Prepare the salad ingredients by slicing and dicing the vegetables.
- 3. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- 4. Allow the noodles to completely cool before tossing with the vegetables and dressing.
- 5. Add chicken if desired. Garnish with onion, cilantro and peanuts before serving.