Vietnamese Shiso Noodle Salad
A refreshing salad made with springy noodles, crunchy herbs, and fragrant shiso leaves, perfect for a light dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
- β8 oz outstanding noodlespreferably rice noodles
- β1/4 cup fresh shiso leaveschopped
- β1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
- β2 cups red leaf lettucechopped
- β1 medium carrotspeeled and grated
- β1/4 cup peanutschopped
- β2 tbsp vietnamese chili sauceor to taste
- β2 tbsp lime juicefreshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped shiso leaves, cilantro, red leaf lettuce, carrots, and peanuts.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and lime juice.
- 4
Add the cooked noodles to the bowl with the vegetables and toss to combine.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the noodles and vegetables, and toss to coat.
- 6
Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8
Serve chilled, garnished with additional shiso leaves if desired.
- 9
Enjoy!