Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Noodle Salad with Grilled Pork

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A lively salad combining tender grilled pork with fresh herbs and rice noodles, dressed in a tangy fish sauce vinaigrette. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice vermicelli noodles, pork tenderloin, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 Vietnamese cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 6 oz rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 small thinly sliced red chili until sugar dissolves.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, grilled pork slices, 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
  5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed peanuts on top before serving.

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