Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad (Quick & Easy!)

If you’ve ever struggled to find a satisfying salad that feels filling yet refreshing, this recipe checks all the boxes. Packed with crunchy veggies and tons of fresh flavor, this easy and simple cold rice noodle dish comes together in just a few minutes!

Plus, it’s incredibly customizable, making it easy to adapt to your favorite ingredients. Follow the simple step-by-step process below to create a delicious rice noodle salad that everyone will love. Let’s get started!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Noodle Dish Recipe

• Quick and easy recipe that comes together in under 15 minutes!
• Uses simple, affordable ingredients found in most grocery stores
• Packed with fresh vegetables and vibrant flavors
• Perfect for meal prep, lunch boxes, or light dinners
• Easy to customize with your favorite proteins, herbs, and toppings

Ingredients Needed

• 200g rice noodles
• 1 cup carrots, cubed 
• 1 cup cucumbers, cubed 
• 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), cubed
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Dressing Ingredients

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 black pepper

How to Make a Refreshing Rice Noodle Salad

Combine all chopped vegetables in a bowl.

Next, combine dressing ingredients and pour over the vegetables to marinate. Put vegetables aside until the noodles are prepared and have cooled completely.

Bring water with salt and tbsp vegetable oil to boil in a medium sized pot over the stove.

Turn the stove burner off and place rice noodles in the boiling water. Soak noodles in boiling water for 7 to 10 min.

Rinse cooked rice noodles thoroughly under cold water and toss with a small amount of oil.

Add noodles to mixed vegetables and mix together.

Pro tip: Store vegetables separately and combine them with the noodles shortly before eating to maintain crispness.

Serve and enjoy!

Protein Variations

Turn this quick rice noodle salad into a complete meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced beef.

While for a vegetarian option, edamame and roasted chickpeas work beautifully.

Colorful Vegetable Options

Experiment with different vegetables to create your own version of this refreshing noodle salad. For added crunch, incorporate shredded red cabbage for for some extra texture, add satisfying snap peas.

Dressing Variations

Customize the flavor profile by adjusting the dressing ingredients. Add extra lime juice for brightness, chili flakes for heat, or a touch of honey for sweetness.

Refreshing and Healthy

This refreshing rice noodle salad is proof that healthy, flavorful meals don’t need to be complicated. With crisp vegetables, tender noodles, and a classic vinaigrette dressing, it’s a versatile recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

Try different variations, make it your own, and enjoy a fresh, satisfying dish any time of year.

More Pasta Recipes

If you love refreshing, no-fuss meals that get you out of the kitchen quickly, you won’t want to stop here! We have a whole collection of easy, cold dishes that are perfect for warm weather. Check out our other favorite pasta salad recipes for more simple weeknight inspiration!

• Non-Creamy Pasta Salad
• Vegetarian Chow Mein
• Creamy Pasta Salad Loaded with Veggies
• Easy Chickpea Pasta Salad

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