Vegan noodle salad

By Jo on August 28th, 2017

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This crunchy, healthy little number is a perfect summer dish which can also be sautéed in a pan and served warm if raw doesn’t tickle your fancy. It’s fresh and citrusy with a bit of heat from the chilli. It makes a great light lunch or side salad. It’s also a good tucked inside a wrap or pitta bread.

If you’re not a fan of rice noodles or you wanted a raw salad you can replace with spiralized veggies or super nutritious kelp noodles.

Cooking info

Prep time 10m
Cook time 7m
Difficulty Easy
Serves 1

Dietary

Nutrition (Based on 1 serving)

293 Calories
26_g Carbs
9_g Protein
18_g Total fat
2_g Saturated fat
0_mg Cholesterol
10_g Sugar
6_g Fibre
271_mg Sodium

Nutritional info

You only have to look at all that colour to know there is an abundance of nutritious vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and fibre in this bowl. Vitamins A and C are highest. Vit A supports healthy bones and teeth while the C will help us fight off colds and infections. The nuts and seeds give you good healthy fats and together with the edamame beans, protein. Rice noodles aren't highly nutritious (a few minerals and a little Vit B); they are here are to offer a carb boost and to help satiate.

Ingredients

1 serving

Noodles

20 g Rice noodles

25 g Frozen Edamame beans

50 g Red cabbage

.5 Green apple

20 g Fresh peas

1 Large chilli

1 Spring onion

1 Carrot

1 tbsp Mint

1 tbsp Coriander

Dressing

1 " Fresh grated ginger

1 tbsp Lime Zest

2 tbsp Lime Juice

1 tbsp Tamari

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Tahini

1 tsp Sumac

1 pinch Salt

Topping

1 tsp Sesame seeds

1 tbsp Cashew nuts

Method

Pour hot (not boiling) water over the noodles and beans until the noodles are soft (5-7minutes)
Chop the remaining veg and the apple into thin slices and add to a large salad bowl
Drain the noodles and beans and rinse in cold water
When cool add to the salad bowl
Grate the ginger and lime zest into a jar or pot with a lid
Add olive oil, tahini, sumac and a pinch of salt
Shake. Add water if needed to thin down the dressing
Tear the herbs and add them to the salad bowl
Pour over the dressing and mix well
Serve with toasted sesame seeds and cashew nuts
Enjoy!