Vietnamese-Style Rice Noodle Salad with Grilled Pork and Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A refreshing and vibrant salad combining grilled marinated pork with delicate rice noodles and crisp herbs in a tangy dressing. This Vietnamese-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, rice vermicelli noodles, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Vietnamese cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, thinly sliced pork shoulder
4 oz rice vermicelli noodles
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
2, minced garlic cloves
1 small, thinly sliced red chili
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
2, sliced thinly scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 small thinly sliced red chili, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil to create a marinade.
Step 2: Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil; add 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still firm; drain and rinse under cold water.
Step 4: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, grilled pork, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 2 sliced scallions, and 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts.
Step 6: Toss everything gently to combine and serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.