Spicy Thai Glass Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs

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A refreshing yet spicy salad featuring translucent glass noodles tossed with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a vibrant lime-chili dressing. This Thai-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs glass noodles (mung bean noodles), large shrimp, peeled and deveined, carrot 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 100 g glass noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine softened noodles, 1 julienned carrot, 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped mint, and 3 sliced green onions.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 finely chopped small red chili until sugar dissolves.
  5. Step 5: Add the cooked shrimp to the noodle mixture, pour the dressing over, and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately or chilled for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.

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