Simple Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad with Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A fresh and easy Vietnamese salad combining delicate rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing for light, vibrant flavors. This Vietnamese-inspired salad recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs rice vermicelli noodles, carrot, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz rice vermicelli noodles
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, julienned cucumber
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp, for garnish crushed peanuts
• 1/4 tsp, optional red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 6 oz rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, usually by soaking in hot water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water until sugar dissolves fully.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp crushed peanuts and, if desired, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes over the salad just before serving for added texture and a touch of heat.