Description
Discover how to make a delicious and refreshing Shrimp Noodle Salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy recipe with a burst of flavors!
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) rice noodles
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups (200 g) mixed salad greens
- 1 cup (150 g) shredded carrots
- 1 cup (100 g) sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (35 g) chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup (35 g) chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water.
- Add rice noodles to the boiling water.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Rinse noodles under cold water and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
- Mix dressing ingredients until sugar dissolves.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions.
- Add cooked noodles and shrimp to the salad.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a more flavorful dressing, allow it to rest for a few minutes before drizzling over the salad.
- Enhance texture and flavor with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts or sesame seeds on top.
- For a vegetarian option, swap shrimp with tofu or tempeh for a protein-packed alternative.
