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This Vietnamese noodle salad features tender vermicelli noodles with crisp veggies and smoky grilled chicken tossed in a tangy rice vinegar dressing.
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Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Grilled Chicken

This Vietnamese noodle salad features tender vermicelli noodles with crisp veggies and smoky grilled chicken tossed in a tangy rice vinegar dressing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 402kcal

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Grilled Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Noodle Bowls

  • 8 oz vermicelli rice noodles
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned
  • 1-1/2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

Dressing

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.

Grilled Chicken

  • Rub chicken all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
  • Remove chicken from grill and immediately brush all over with hoisin sauce. Allow chicken to cool slightly, then thinly slice into strips and set aside.

Noodle Bowls

  • Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then rinse well with cold water until noodles are completely cooled.
  • In a large bowl, combine noodles, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, green onions, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and chicken.
  • Drizzle dressing over top of salad and toss to evenly coat. Chill salad until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store salad in refrigerator up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 12oz | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.2g | Protein: 22.3g | Fat: 14.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 10.1g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg